WN581 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Austin to Chicago (SWA581)
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WN 581 Austin to Chicago Flight Status
Not scheduled today (November 9th, 2026). Latest flight: September 27th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
WN 581 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Austin to Chicago
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | AUS | MDW | 15:33 | 17:45 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Sep 20 | AUS | MDW | 15:10 | 17:18 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 13 | AUS | MDW | 15:57 | 18:06 | Delayed | Track > |
| Sep 06 | AUS | MDW | 14:43 | 16:58 | Landed | Track > |
| Aug 30 | AUS | MDW | 15:45 | 17:51 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Aug 23 | AUS | MDW | 15:24 | 17:39 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Aug 16 | AUS | MDW | 15:01 | 17:10 | Landed | Track > |
| Aug 09 | AUS | MDW | 16:08 | 18:05 | Delayed | Track > |
Southwest Airlines operates WN 581 from Austin to Chicago, a 1,565 km (972 mi) trip. Its timetable allows 2 h 30 min; in practice it usually takes about 2 h 10 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 27 September 2026, landed 35 minutes late.
About WN 581
- Distance
- 1,565 km (972 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 2 h 10 min
- On time
- 3 of the last 6
- Average delay when late
- 35 min
WN 581 FAQ
- How long is the WN581 flight?
- The timetable allows 2 h 30 min. Austin to Chicago is 1,565 km (972 mi).
- How often is WN581 late?
- 3 of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 35 minutes on average.
- What other flight numbers does WN581 have?
- Also listed as SWA581 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 581.
WN581 and Austin AUS to Chicago MDW Flights
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