WN 481 Columbus to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN481 from Port Columbus International Airport CMH to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today September 11th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on August 2nd, 2026.
Check the table below for WN481's most recent flight history:

WN 481 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 02 17:34 17:22
Landed Late
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Jul 26 16:50 16:37
Landed
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Jul 19 17:06 17:00
Landed Late
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Jul 12 16:58 16:46
Landed
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Jul 05 17:23 17:09
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Southwest Airlines WN 481 Columbus to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN481 connects Columbus, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Port Columbus International Airport CMH and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN481 flight from Columbus to Chicago?

The average flight time from Columbus to Chicago is 49 minutes. The flight distance is 454 km / 282 miles and the average flight speed is 555 km/h / 345 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN481 Columbus to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN481 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN481 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 17:22.

How else can the flight WN481 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA481, WN0481, WN 481, SWA 481.

How often is flight WN481 delayed?

On average, 78% of all WN481 flights are delayed. The average delay is 36 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN481 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN481 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 WN481 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN481 and Columbus CMH to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Columbus CMH: WN3247, WN956, WN3247, YX3484

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN4066, WN4479, WN2658, WN3345

All flights connecting Columbus CMH to Chicago MDW.

WN481 Southwest Airlines Flight: Columbus to Chicago Route Map

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