WN561 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Chicago to New Orleans (SWA561)

WN 561 Chicago to New Orleans Flight Status

Not scheduled today. Latest flight: September 30th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

WN 561 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Chicago to New Orleans

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Sep 30 MDW MSY 10:32 12:17 Landed Track >
Sep 29 MDW MSY 10:38 12:20 Landed Track >
Sep 26 MDW MSY 09:05 10:51 Landed Track >
Sep 23 MDW MSY 10:33 12:12 Landed Track >
Sep 22 MDW MSY 10:42 12:29 Landed Track >
Sep 19 MDW MSY 11:31 13:21 Delayed Track >
Sep 16 MDW MSY 11:09 12:59 Landed Late Track >
Sep 15 MDW MSY 10:58 12:52 Landed Late Track >
Sep 12 MDW MSY 09:18 11:06 Landed Track >
Sep 09 MDW MSY 10:42 12:32 Landed Track >

Southwest Airlines flight WN 561 links Chicago and New Orleans, 1,330 km (827 mi) apart. With 2 h 15 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 1 h 45 min, it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 30 September 2026, landed on time.

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About WN 561

Route
Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY
Distance
1,330 km (827 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 45 min
On time
7 of the last 9
Average delay when late
21 min

WN 561 FAQ

How long is the WN561 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 15 min. Chicago to New Orleans is 1,330 km (827 mi).
How often is WN561 late?
2 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 21 minutes on average.
What other flight numbers does WN561 have?
Also listed as SWA561 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 561.

WN561 and Chicago MDW to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN578, WN3502, WN4246, WN4768

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: WN598, MX311, WN4486

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to New Orleans MSY.