WN 4697 New Orleans to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN4697 from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on April 1st, 2026.
Check the table below for WN4697's most recent flight history:

WN 4697 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 01 07:01 08:58
Landed
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Mar 31 08:01 09:56
Landed Late
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Mar 25 07:12 09:12
Landed
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Mar 24 07:11 09:13
Landed
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Mar 18 07:11 09:19
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Southwest Airlines WN 4697 New Orleans to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN4697 connects New Orleans, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN4697 flight from New Orleans to Chicago?

The average flight time from New Orleans to Chicago is 1 hour and 58 minutes. The flight distance is 1330 km / 827 miles and the average flight speed is 673 km/h / 418 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN4697 New Orleans to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN4697 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN4697 arriving at?

Flight WN4697 arrives at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Terminal 2.

When was the latest WN4697 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 08:58.

How else can the flight WN4697 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA4697, WN 4697, SWA 4697.

How often is flight WN4697 delayed?

On average, 12% of all WN4697 flights are delayed. The average delay is 36 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN4697 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN4697 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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WN4697 and New Orleans MSY to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from New Orleans MSY: AA1278, AA1768, AA812, WN2306

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN4014, WN2434, WN3040, WN3146

All flights connecting New Orleans MSY to Chicago MDW.

WN4697 Southwest Airlines Flight: New Orleans to Chicago Route Map

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