| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Aug 04 | MDW | MSY | 15:17 | 17:08 |
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| Aug 03 | MDW | MSY | 17:56 | 19:49 |
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| Aug 02 | MDW | MSY | 16:03 | 17:58 |
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| Aug 01 | MDW | MSY | 15:47 | 17:30 |
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| Jul 31 | MDW | MSY | 18:55 | 17:15 |
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| Jul 30 | MDW | MSY | 08:16 | 10:04 |
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| Jul 29 | MDW | MSY | 08:29 | 10:18 |
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| Jul 28 | MDW | MSY | 16:08 | 17:58 |
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| Jul 27 | MDW | MSY | 16:45 | 18:31 |
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| Jul 26 | MDW | MSY | 16:19 | 18:06 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN2579 connects Chicago, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.
How long is the WN2579 flight from Chicago to New Orleans?
The average flight time from Chicago to New Orleans is 1 hour and 49 minutes. The flight distance is 1330 km / 827 miles and the average flight speed is 718 km/h / 446 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN2579 Chicago to New Orleans?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN2579 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight WN2579 arriving at?
Flight WN2579 arrives at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) Terminal A.
When was the latest WN2579 flight?
The latest flight took off on Monday, August 4th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 17:08.
How else can the flight WN2579 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA2579, WN 2579, SWA 2579.
How often is flight WN2579 delayed?
On average, 50% of all WN2579 flights are delayed. The average delay is 31 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN2579 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN2579 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.
See our WN2579 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN1643, WN2452, WN3122, WN3859
Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: AA3196, AA2224, AA2576, WN149
All flights connecting Chicago MDW to New Orleans MSY.
