WN 491 Columbus to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN491 from Port Columbus International Airport CMH to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on January 4th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN491's most recent flight history:

WN 491 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jan 04 16:14 16:06
Landed
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Jan 02 15:57 15:49
Landed
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Dec 30 16:23 16:15
Landed
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Dec 29 16:49 16:40
Landed Late
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Dec 28 17:11 17:00
Delayed
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Southwest Airlines WN 491 Columbus to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN491 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 WN491 flight from Columbus to Chicago?

The average flight time from Columbus to Chicago is 51 minutes. The flight distance is 454 km / 282 miles and the average flight speed is 526 km/h / 327 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN491 Columbus to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN491 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN491 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, January 4th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 16:06.

How else can the flight WN491 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA491, WN0491, WN 491, SWA 491.

How often is flight WN491 delayed?

On average, 40% of all WN491 flights are delayed. The average delay is 23 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN491 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN491 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 WN491 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN491 and Columbus CMH to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Columbus CMH: AA3443, WN1184, UA4519, DL5029

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN2429, WN1432, DL1739, WN697

All flights connecting Columbus CMH to Chicago MDW.

WN491 Southwest Airlines Flight: Columbus to Chicago Route Map

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