WN 2972 Orlando to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN2972 from Orlando International Airport MCO to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on January 4th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN2972's most recent flight history:

WN 2972 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jan 04 09:43 11:22
Landed Late
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Jan 03 09:10 11:00
Cancelled
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Jan 02 09:43 11:13
Landed
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Dec 30 10:46 12:12
Delayed
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Dec 29 09:27 10:47
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 2972 Orlando to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN2972 connects Orlando, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Orlando International Airport MCO and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN2972 flight from Orlando to Chicago?

The average flight time from Orlando to Chicago is 2 hours and 25 minutes. The flight distance is 1595 km / 991 miles and the average flight speed is 654 km/h / 406 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN2972 Orlando to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN2972 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN2972 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, January 4th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 11:22.

How else can the flight WN2972 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA2972, WN 2972, SWA 2972.

How often is flight WN2972 delayed?

On average, 50% of all WN2972 flights are delayed. The average delay is 29 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN2972 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN2972 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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WN2972 and Orlando MCO to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Orlando MCO: B6933, UA2235, WN561, WN3578

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN3724, WN2527, WN569, WN2609

All flights connecting Orlando MCO to Chicago MDW.

WN2972 Southwest Airlines Flight: Orlando to Chicago Route Map

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