| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Jul 29 | HOU | MDW | 16:20 | 18:26 |
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| Jul 28 | HOU | MDW | 16:46 | 18:46 |
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| Jul 21 | HOU | MDW | 16:18 | 18:21 |
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| Jul 15 | HOU | MDW | 17:43 | 19:51 |
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| Jul 14 | HOU | MDW | 16:37 | 18:44 |
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| Jul 08 | HOU | MDW | 16:53 | 18:57 |
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| Jul 07 | HOU | MDW | 17:24 | 19:40 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN5079 connects Houston, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Houston William P. Hobby Airport HOU and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.
How long is the WN5079 flight from Houston to Chicago?
The average flight time from Houston to Chicago is 2 hours and 6 minutes. The flight distance is 1510 km / 938 miles and the average flight speed is 718 km/h / 446 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN5079 Houston to Chicago?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN5079 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN5079 flight?
The latest flight took off on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 18:26.
How else can the flight WN5079 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA5079, WN 5079, SWA 5079.
How often is flight WN5079 delayed?
On average, 71% of all WN5079 flights are delayed. The average delay is 41 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN5079 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN5079 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 WN5079 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Houston HOU: WN4024, WN4642, WN1674, WN3965
Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN5, DL4677, DL4714, WN2289
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