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WN 493 Los Angeles to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN493 from Los Angeles International Airport LAX to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on April 6th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN493's most recent flight history:

WN 493 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 06 05:27 10:55
Landed
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Apr 05 06:33 12:06
Landed
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Apr 04 05:12 10:33
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Apr 03 05:42 11:10
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Apr 02 05:22 10:47
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Southwest Airlines WN 493 Los Angeles to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN493 connects Los Angeles, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Los Angeles International Airport LAX and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN493 flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The average flight time from Los Angeles to Chicago is 3 hours and 26 minutes. The flight distance is 2811 km / 1747 miles and the average flight speed is 818 km/h / 508 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN493 Los Angeles to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN493 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN493 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, April 6th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 10:55.

How else can the flight WN493 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA493, WN0493, WN 493, SWA 493.

How often is flight WN493 delayed?

On average, 50% of all WN493 flights are delayed. The average delay is 21 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN493 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN493 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 WN493 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN493 and Los Angeles LAX to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Los Angeles LAX: WN1171, WN1782, WN3727, 5Y7101

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN3805, WN2123, WN3938, WN2115

All flights connecting Los Angeles LAX to Chicago MDW.

WN493 Southwest Airlines Flight: Los Angeles to Chicago Route Map

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