WN4978 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Phoenix to Chicago (SWA4978)
WN 4978 Phoenix to Chicago Flight Status
Not scheduled today. Latest flight: September 30th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
WN 4978 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Phoenix to Chicago
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | PHX | MDW | 16:24 | 21:11 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 29 | PHX | MDW | 17:11 | 21:58 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Sep 26 | PHX | MDW | 12:45 | 17:33 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 23 | PHX | MDW | 16:16 | 21:12 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 22 | PHX | MDW | 16:37 | 21:23 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 19 | PHX | MDW | 12:38 | 17:36 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 16 | PHX | MDW | 17:09 | 21:57 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Sep 15 | PHX | MDW | 17:03 | 21:54 | Delayed | Track > |
| Sep 12 | PHX | MDW | 12:36 | 17:34 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 09 | PHX | MDW | 16:00 | 20:55 | Landed | Track > |
Southwest Airlines' Phoenix–Chicago flight covers 2,319 km (1,441 mi). The timetable allows 3 h 20 min, but the flight usually takes about 2 h 50 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 30 September 2026, landed on time.
About WN 4978
- Distance
- 2,319 km (1,441 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 2 h 50 min
- On time
- 7 of the last 9
- Average delay when late
- 48 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 4
WN 4978 FAQ
- How long is the WN4978 flight?
- The timetable allows 3 h 20 min. Phoenix to Chicago is 2,319 km (1,441 mi).
- How often is WN4978 late?
- 2 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 48 minutes on average.
- Which terminal does WN4978 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does WN4978 have?
- Also listed as SWA4978 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 4978.
WN4978 and Phoenix PHX to Chicago MDW Flights
Other flights departing from Phoenix PHX: MQ4192, WN807
Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN672, WN1429, WN2679, WN3865
All flights connecting Phoenix PHX to Chicago MDW.