| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Feb 07 | STL | MDW | 18:11 | 18:56 |
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| Jan 31 | STL | MDW | 18:19 | 19:05 |
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| Jan 24 | STL | MDW | 18:17 | 18:58 |
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| Jan 17 | STL | MDW | 17:58 | 18:46 |
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| Jan 10 | STL | MDW | 18:05 | 18:50 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN2979 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 WN2979 flight from St. Louis to Chicago?
The average flight time from St. Louis to Chicago is 45 minutes. The flight distance is 404 km / 251 miles and the average flight speed is 540 km/h / 336 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN2979 St. Louis 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 Sunday, February 8th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 18:56.
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, 20% of all WN2979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 5 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 St. Louis STL: WN3130, WN972, UA3516, AA6314
Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN4806, WN4309, WN2556, WN3173
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