WN 498 Fort Lauderdale to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN498 from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on April 5th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN498's most recent flight history:

WN 498 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 05 16:50 18:34
Landed
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Mar 29 17:14 18:58
Landed Late
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Mar 22 16:27 18:32
Landed
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Mar 15 16:15 18:30
Cancelled
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Mar 08 17:48 19:32
Delayed
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Southwest Airlines WN 498 Fort Lauderdale to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN498 connects Fort Lauderdale, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN498 flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

The average flight time from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is 2 hours and 49 minutes. The flight distance is 1881 km / 1169 miles and the average flight speed is 651 km/h / 404 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN498 Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN498 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN498 arriving at?

Flight WN498 arrives at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Terminal N.

When was the latest WN498 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, April 5th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 18:34.

How else can the flight WN498 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA498, WN0498, WN 498, SWA 498.

How often is flight WN498 delayed?

On average, 80% of all WN498 flights are delayed. The average delay is 24 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN498 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN498 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.

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WN498 and Fort Lauderdale FLL to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Fort Lauderdale FLL: B6402, NK1243, B62849, DL1413

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN2536, WN2170, WN3034, WN2151

All flights connecting Fort Lauderdale FLL to Chicago MDW.

WN498 Southwest Airlines Flight: Fort Lauderdale to Chicago Route Map

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