WN4970 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Chicago to Detroit (SWA4970)

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WN 4970 Chicago to Detroit Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 9th, 2026). Latest flight: September 27th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

WN 4970 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Chicago to Detroit

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Sep 27 MDW DTW 20:22 22:02 Delayed Track >
Sep 20 MDW DTW 18:50 20:29 Landed Track >
Sep 13 MDW DTW 18:48 20:24 Landed Track >
Sep 06 MDW DTW 19:01 20:38 Landed Track >
Aug 30 MDW DTW 18:55 20:38 Landed Track >
Aug 23 MDW DTW 18:54 20:39 Landed Track >
Aug 16 MDW DTW 20:41 20:45 Unknown Track >
Aug 09 MDW DTW 20:30 20:45 Unknown Track >

Southwest Airlines' Chicago–Detroit flight covers 367 km (228 mi). With 1 h 10 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 40 min, it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight was scheduled on 27 September 2026.

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About WN 4970

Route
Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW
Distance
367 km (228 mi)
Typical flight time
40 min
On time
5 of the last 5

WN 4970 FAQ

How long is the WN4970 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 10 min. Chicago to Detroit is 367 km (228 mi).
How often is WN4970 late?
None of the last 5 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which terminal does WN4970 use?
It usually arrives at Terminal E at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does WN4970 have?
Also listed as SWA4970 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 4970.

WN4970 and Chicago MDW to Detroit DTW Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN1627, WN199, WN104

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: DL3016, OO3875, DL5353

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Detroit DTW.