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WN 697 Washington to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN697 from Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on January 4th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN697's most recent flight history:

WN 697 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jan 04 15:35 16:09
Landed
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Jan 02 15:19 16:00
Landed
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Dec 30 15:21 16:01
Landed
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Dec 29 15:28 16:11
Landed
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Dec 28 17:06 17:42
Delayed
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Southwest Airlines WN 697 Washington to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN697 connects Washington, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN697 flight from Washington to Chicago?

The average flight time from Washington to Chicago is 1 hour and 38 minutes. The flight distance is 964 km / 599 miles and the average flight speed is 586 km/h / 364 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN697 Washington to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN697 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN697 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, January 4th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 16:09.

How else can the flight WN697 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA697, WN0697, WN 697, SWA 697.

How often is flight WN697 delayed?

On average, 20% of all WN697 flights are delayed. The average delay is 61 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN697 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN697 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.

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WN697 and Washington DCA to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Washington DCA: AA3030, AA5164, WN2401, WN3606

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: DL1739, WN491, WN1776, WN3042

All flights connecting Washington DCA to Chicago MDW.

WN697 Southwest Airlines Flight: Washington to Chicago Route Map

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