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WN 278 Minneapolis to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN278 from Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport MSP to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on September 29th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN278's most recent flight history:

WN 278 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Sep 29 10:05 11:09
Landed
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Sep 26 10:13 11:14
Landed
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Sep 25 10:38 11:39
Landed Late
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Sep 22 10:29 11:35
Landed Late
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Sep 19 10:08 11:10
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Southwest Airlines WN 278 Minneapolis to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN278 connects Minneapolis, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport MSP and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN278 flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

The average flight time from Minneapolis to Chicago is 1 hour and 3 minutes. The flight distance is 560 km / 348 miles and the average flight speed is 530 km/h / 329 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN278 Minneapolis to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN278 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN278 arriving at?

Flight WN278 arrives at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Terminal D.

When was the latest WN278 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, September 29th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 11:09.

How else can the flight WN278 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA278, WN0278, WN 278, SWA 278.

How often is flight WN278 delayed?

On average, 60% of all WN278 flights are delayed. The average delay is 16 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN278 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN278 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.

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Southwest Airlines WN278 News

WN278 and Minneapolis MSP to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Minneapolis MSP: DL3650, DL2805, DL1564, DL4153

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN3123, WN981, WN1700, WN2341

All flights connecting Minneapolis MSP to Chicago MDW.

WN278 Southwest Airlines Flight: Minneapolis to Chicago Route Map

WN278 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Minneapolis to Chicago
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