WN 2979 St. Louis to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN2979 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 February 7th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN2979's most recent flight history:

WN 2979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Feb 07 18:11 18:56
Landed
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Jan 31 18:19 19:05
Landed
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Jan 24 18:17 18:58
Landed
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Jan 17 17:58 18:46
Landed
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Jan 10 18:05 18:50
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Southwest Airlines WN 2979 St. Louis to Chicago Flight Information

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.

WN2979 and St. Louis STL to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from St. Louis STL: WN3130, WN972, UA3516, AA6314

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN4806, WN4309, WN2556, WN3173

All flights connecting St. Louis STL to Chicago MDW.

WN2979 Southwest Airlines Flight: St. Louis to Chicago Route Map

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