| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Sep 26 | DSM | MDW | 12:29 | 13:21 |
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| Sep 19 | DSM | MDW | 14:16 | 15:07 |
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| Sep 12 | DSM | MDW | 12:07 | 13:07 |
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| Sep 05 | DSM | MDW | 12:41 | 13:33 |
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| Aug 29 | DSM | MDW | 12:16 | 13:07 |
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| Aug 22 | DSM | MDW | 12:24 | 13:17 |
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| Aug 15 | DSM | MDW | 12:32 | 13:23 |
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| Aug 08 | DSM | MDW | 12:34 | 13:25 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN487 connects Des Moines, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Des Moines International Airport DSM and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.
How long is the WN487 flight from Des Moines to Chicago?
The average flight time from Des Moines to Chicago is 52 minutes. The flight distance is 492 km / 306 miles and the average flight speed is 562 km/h / 349 mph.
How many WN487 flights are operated per week?
1 flight per week. The flight WN487 is operated on Saturday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN487 Des Moines to Chicago?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN487 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN487 flight?
The latest flight took off on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 13:21.
How else can the flight WN487 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA487, WN0487, WN 487, SWA 487.
How often is flight WN487 delayed?
On average, 25% of all WN487 flights are delayed. The average delay is 50 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN487 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN487 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 WN487 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Des Moines DSM: UA2769, DL1704, 9E5226, OH5479
Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN2194, WN4867, 9E4820, WN1827
All flights connecting Des Moines DSM to Chicago MDW.