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

WN 261 Chicago to Oakland Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to Oakland International Airport OAK is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on June 2nd, 2025.
Check the table below for WN261's most recent flight history:

WN 261 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 02 21:19 23:38
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 261 Chicago to Oakland Flight Information

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

How long is the WN261 flight from Chicago to Oakland?

The average flight time from Chicago to Oakland is 4 hours and 19 minutes. The flight distance is 2961 km / 1840 miles and the average flight speed is 686 km/h / 426 mph.

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

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 Oakland International Airport (OAK) Terminal 2.

When was the latest WN261 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 23:38.

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 Oakland OAK Flights

This is a multi leg flight of Southwest Airlines WN261. Previous leg is St. Louis to Chicago

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN4382, WN2406, WN897, WN2857

Other flights arriving at Oakland OAK: WN3575, WN3896, DL2008, WN1355

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Oakland OAK.

WN261 Southwest Airlines Flight: Chicago to Oakland Route Map

WN261 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to Oakland
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