WN481 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Columbus to Chicago (SWA481)

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WN 481 Columbus to Chicago Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 9th, 2026). Latest flight: August 2nd, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

WN 481 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Columbus to Chicago

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Aug 02 CMH MDW 17:34 17:22 Landed Late Track >
Jul 26 CMH MDW 16:50 16:37 Landed Track >
Jul 19 CMH MDW 17:06 17:00 Landed Late Track >
Jul 12 CMH MDW 16:58 16:46 Landed Track >
Jul 05 CMH MDW 17:23 17:09 Landed Late Track >
Jun 28 CMH MDW 17:16 17:13 Landed Late Track >
Jun 21 CMH MDW 17:54 17:42 Delayed Track >
Jun 14 CMH MDW 18:27 18:15 Delayed Track >
Jun 07 CMH MDW 16:56 16:44 Landed Track >

Southwest Airlines' Columbus–Chicago flight covers 454 km (282 mi). The timetable allows 1 h 15 min, but the flight usually takes about 50 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 2 August 2026, landed 37 minutes late.

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About WN 481

Route
Port Columbus International Airport CMH to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW
Distance
454 km (282 mi)
Typical flight time
50 min
On time
3 of the last 7
Average delay when late
26 min

WN 481 FAQ

How long is the WN481 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 15 min. Columbus to Chicago is 454 km (282 mi).
How often is WN481 late?
4 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 26 minutes on average.
What other flight numbers does WN481 have?
Also listed as SWA481 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 481.

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

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