| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Aug 03 | MDW | DSM | 23:30 | 00:18 |
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| Jul 31 | MDW | DSM | 22:38 | 23:25 |
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| Jul 30 | MDW | DSM | 23:53 | 23:35 |
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| Jul 27 | MDW | DSM | 00:17 | 01:06 |
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| Jul 24 | MDW | DSM | 00:35 | 23:35 |
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| Jul 23 | MDW | DSM | 22:27 | 23:18 |
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| Jul 20 | MDW | DSM | 22:13 | 23:16 |
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| Jul 17 | MDW | DSM | 22:13 | 22:59 |
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| Jul 16 | MDW | DSM | 23:06 | 23:50 |
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| Jul 13 | MDW | DSM | 22:27 | 23:14 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN4279 connects Chicago, United States to Des Moines, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Des Moines International Airport DSM.
How long is the WN4279 flight from Chicago to Des Moines?
The average flight time from Chicago to Des Moines is 49 minutes. The flight distance is 492 km / 306 miles and the average flight speed is 549 km/h / 341 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN4279 Chicago to Des Moines?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN4279 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN4279 flight?
The latest flight took off on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 00:18.
How else can the flight WN4279 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA4279, WN 4279, SWA 4279.
How often is flight WN4279 delayed?
On average, 30% of all WN4279 flights are delayed. The average delay is 49 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN4279 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN4279 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 WN4279 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN4144, WN2660, WN4525, WN2706
Other flights arriving at Des Moines DSM: UA1780, AA568, UA1839, YX4442
All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Des Moines DSM.