WN 261 St. Louis to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 from St. Louis Lambert International Airport STL to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW 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 19:17 20:01
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 261 St. Louis to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 connects St. Louis, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from St. Louis Lambert International Airport STL and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN261 flight from St. Louis to Chicago?

The average flight time from St. Louis to Chicago is 44 minutes. The flight distance is 404 km / 251 miles and the average flight speed is 551 km/h / 342 mph.

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

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 Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 20:01.

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 St. Louis STL to Chicago MDW Flights

This is a multi leg flight of Southwest Airlines WN261. Next leg is Chicago to Oakland

Other flights departing from St. Louis STL: WN3817, WN4544, WN2047, WN2309

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN3449, WN4193, WN2781, WN1179

All flights connecting St. Louis STL to Chicago MDW.

WN261 Southwest Airlines Flight: St. Louis to Chicago Route Map

WN261 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: St. Louis to Chicago
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