WN 4498 Chicago to Buffalo Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN4498 from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on January 5th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN4498's most recent flight history:

WN 4498 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jan 05 09:39 11:48
Landed
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Jan 04 10:12 12:21
Landed Late
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Jan 03 10:12 12:16
Landed
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Jan 02 09:35 11:39
Landed
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Dec 31 19:36 21:39
Delayed
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Southwest Airlines WN 4498 Chicago to Buffalo Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN4498 connects Chicago, United States to Buffalo, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF.

How long is the WN4498 flight from Chicago to Buffalo?

The average flight time from Chicago to Buffalo is 1 hour and 4 minutes. The flight distance is 752 km / 467 miles and the average flight speed is 683 km/h / 424 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN4498 Chicago to Buffalo?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN4498 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN4498 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, January 5th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 11:48.

How else can the flight WN4498 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA4498, WN 4498, SWA 4498.

How often is flight WN4498 delayed?

On average, 50% of all WN4498 flights are delayed. The average delay is 37 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN4498 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN4498 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.

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WN4498 and Chicago MDW to Buffalo BUF Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN1340, WN1989, WN3528, WN3736

Other flights arriving at Buffalo BUF: F93008, AA4447, AA4192, WN1446

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Buffalo BUF.

WN4498 Southwest Airlines Flight: Chicago to Buffalo Route Map

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