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| Sep 16 | MDW | MSY | 11:09 | 12:59 |
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| Sep 15 | MDW | MSY | 10:58 | 12:52 |
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| Sep 12 | MDW | MSY | 09:18 | 11:06 |
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| Sep 09 | MDW | MSY | 10:42 | 12:32 |
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| Sep 08 | MDW | MSY | 10:41 | 12:23 |
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| Sep 05 | MDW | MSY | 09:23 | 11:11 |
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| Sep 02 | MDW | MSY | 10:29 | 12:17 |
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| Sep 01 | MDW | MSY | 10:33 | 12:19 |
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| Aug 29 | MDW | MSY | 09:14 | 10:54 |
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| Aug 26 | MDW | MSY | 10:38 | 12:28 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN561 connects Chicago, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.
How long is the WN561 flight from Chicago to New Orleans?
The average flight time from Chicago to New Orleans is 1 hour and 47 minutes. The flight distance is 1330 km / 827 miles and the average flight speed is 743 km/h / 462 mph.
How many WN561 flights are operated per week?
2 flights per week. The flight WN561 is operated on Tuesday and Wednesday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN561 Chicago to New Orleans?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN561 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN561 flight?
The latest flight took off on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 12:59.
How else can the flight WN561 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA561, WN0561, WN 561, SWA 561.
How often is flight WN561 delayed?
On average, 20% of all WN561 flights are delayed. The average delay is 20 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN561 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN561 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 WN561 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN578, WN3502, WN4246, WN4768
Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: DL1112, B6401, WN598, WN4486
All flights connecting Chicago MDW to New Orleans MSY.