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WN261 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Chicago to Dallas (SWA261)

WN 261 Chicago to Dallas Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to Dallas Love Field Airport DAL is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 26th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN261's most recent flight history:

WN 261 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 26 16:26 18:22
Landed
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Oct 19 16:21 18:09
Landed
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Oct 12 16:33 18:17
Landed
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Oct 05 16:24 18:20
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Southwest Airlines WN 261 Chicago to Dallas Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 connects Chicago, United States to Dallas, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Dallas Love Field Airport DAL.

How long is the WN261 flight from Chicago to Dallas?

The average flight time from Chicago to Dallas is 1 hour and 51 minutes. The flight distance is 1277 km / 794 miles and the average flight speed is 692 km/h / 430 mph.

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

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.

Which terminal is the flight WN261 arriving at?

Flight WN261 arrives at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) Terminal 1.

When was the latest WN261 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, October 26th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 18:22.

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, 0% of all WN261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 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 Dallas DAL Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN2875, WN3616, WN197, WN2053

Other flights arriving at Dallas DAL: WN1031, WN1485, WN3347, WN1008

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Dallas DAL.

WN261 Southwest Airlines Flight: Chicago to Dallas Route Map

WN261 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to Dallas
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