| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 06 | MSY | MDW | 07:22 | 09:21 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN2979 connects New Orleans, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.
How long is the WN2979 flight from New Orleans to Chicago?
The average flight time from New Orleans to Chicago is 1 hour and 59 minutes. The flight distance is 1330 km / 827 miles and the average flight speed is 671 km/h / 417 mph.
How many WN2979 flights are operated per week?
1 flight per week. The flight WN2979 is operated on Tuesday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN2979 New Orleans to Chicago?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN2979 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN2979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 09:21.
How else can the flight WN2979 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA2979, WN 2979, SWA 2979.
How often is flight WN2979 delayed?
On average, 0% of all WN2979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN2979 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN2979 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 WN2979 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from New Orleans MSY: UA2844, WN2877, DL872, WN3845
Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN2743, WN1411, DL1063, 9E4684
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