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WN 579 Orlando to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN579 from Orlando International Airport MCO to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on August 2nd, 2025.
Check the table below for WN579's most recent flight history:

WN 579 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 02 20:05 21:27
Landed
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Jul 26 20:08 21:34
Landed
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Jul 19 20:05 21:50
Landed Late
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Jul 12 20:05 21:26
Landed
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Jul 05 21:26 22:36
Landed Late
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Southwest Airlines WN 579 Orlando to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN579 connects Orlando, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Orlando International Airport MCO and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the WN579 flight from Orlando to Chicago?

The average flight time from Orlando to Chicago is 2 hours and 23 minutes. The flight distance is 1620 km / 1007 miles and the average flight speed is 679 km/h / 422 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN579 Orlando to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN579 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN579 arriving at?

Flight WN579 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 5.

When was the latest WN579 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 21:27.

How else can the flight WN579 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA579, WN0579, WN 579, SWA 579.

How often is flight WN579 delayed?

On average, 56% of all WN579 flights are delayed. The average delay is 38 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN579 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN579 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 WN579 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN579 and Orlando MCO to Chicago ORD Flights

Other flights departing from Orlando MCO: NK1729, NK1713, WN1772, WN3713

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: WN3100, AA4990, AA4897, AA4241

All flights connecting Orlando MCO to Chicago ORD.

WN579 Southwest Airlines Flight: Orlando to Chicago Route Map

WN579 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Orlando to Chicago
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