WN 261 Chicago to Columbus Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to Port Columbus International Airport CMH is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 31st, 2025.
Check the table below for WN261's most recent flight history:

WN 261 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 31 10:38 12:24
Landed
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Oct 30 09:42 11:31
Landed
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Oct 29 14:31 16:24
Landed
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Oct 28 14:18 16:05
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Oct 27 09:58 11:47
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 261 Chicago to Columbus Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 connects Chicago, United States to Columbus, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Port Columbus International Airport CMH.

How long is the WN261 flight from Chicago to Columbus?

The average flight time from Chicago to Columbus is 47 minutes. The flight distance is 454 km / 282 miles and the average flight speed is 578 km/h / 359 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 Chicago to Columbus?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN261 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, October 31st, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 12:24.

How else can the flight WN261 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA261, WN0261, WN 261, SWA 261.

How often is flight WN261 delayed?

On average, 30% of all WN261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 8 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN261 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN261 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 WN261 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN261 and Chicago MDW to Columbus CMH Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN3250, WN3364, WN3486, WN3787

Other flights arriving at Columbus CMH: AA4388, NK2609, AA4600, WN2045

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Columbus CMH.

WN261 Southwest Airlines Flight: Chicago to Columbus Route Map

WN261 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to Columbus
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