WN 3049 Richmond to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN3049 from Richmond Airport RIC to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today July 18th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on July 12th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN3049's most recent flight history:

WN 3049 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 12 20:50 21:21
Delayed
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Jul 05 21:17 21:50
Delayed
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Jun 28 20:45 21:18
Landed Late
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Jun 21 21:55 22:35
Delayed
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Jun 14 20:20 21:13
Landed Late
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Southwest Airlines WN 3049 Richmond to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN3049 connects Richmond, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Richmond Airport RIC and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN3049 flight from Richmond to Chicago?

The average flight time from Richmond to Chicago is 1 hour and 36 minutes. The flight distance is 1011 km / 628 miles and the average flight speed is 630 km/h / 392 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN3049 Richmond to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN3049 is 3.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN3049 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, July 13th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 21:21.

How else can the flight WN3049 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA3049, WN 3049, SWA 3049.

How often is flight WN3049 delayed?

On average, 100% of all WN3049 flights are delayed. The average delay is 63 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN3049 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN3049 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 WN3049 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN3049 and Richmond RIC to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Richmond RIC: DL5665, AA2416, UA4561, DL5760

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: F92882, WN4115, WN3226, WN4355

All flights connecting Richmond RIC to Chicago MDW.

WN3049 Southwest Airlines Flight: Richmond to Chicago Route Map

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