| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Feb 28 | RSW | MDW | 17:16 | 18:43 |
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| Feb 21 | RSW | MDW | 16:11 | 17:34 |
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| Feb 14 | RSW | MDW | 15:49 | 17:28 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN4971 connects Fort Myers, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Southwest Florida International Airport RSW and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.
How long is the WN4971 flight from Fort Myers to Chicago?
The average flight time from Fort Myers to Chicago is 2 hours and 29 minutes. The flight distance is 1782 km / 1107 miles and the average flight speed is 716 km/h / 445 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN4971 Fort Myers to Chicago?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN4971 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN4971 flight?
The latest flight took off on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 18:43.
How else can the flight WN4971 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA4971, WN 4971, SWA 4971.
How often is flight WN4971 delayed?
On average, 33% of all WN4971 flights are delayed. The average delay is 68 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN4971 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN4971 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 WN4971 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Fort Myers RSW: DL4918, WN3486, UA1417, WN3143
Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN2913, WN1364, WN2730, WN3653
All flights connecting Fort Myers RSW to Chicago MDW.