WN 8501 Chicago to Kansas City Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN8501 from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to Kansas City International Airport MCI is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on November 11th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN8501's most recent flight history:

WN 8501 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Nov 11 05:04 06:06
Landed
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Nov 03 05:54 06:55
Landed
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Oct 20 05:31 06:34
Landed
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Oct 06 05:22 06:24
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 8501 Chicago to Kansas City Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN8501 connects Chicago, United States to Kansas City, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Kansas City International Airport MCI.

How long is the WN8501 flight from Chicago to Kansas City?

The average flight time from Chicago to Kansas City is 1 hour and 2 minutes. The flight distance is 650 km / 404 miles and the average flight speed is 629 km/h / 391 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN8501 Chicago to Kansas City?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN8501 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN8501 arriving at?

Flight WN8501 arrives at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Terminal 1.

When was the latest WN8501 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 06:06.

How else can the flight WN8501 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA8501, WN 8501, SWA 8501.

How often is flight WN8501 delayed?

On average, 0% of all WN8501 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN8501 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN8501 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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WN8501 and Chicago MDW to Kansas City MCI Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: G41432, F91186, WN2790, WN3610

Other flights arriving at Kansas City MCI: AA3804, WN3214, AA380, WN8750

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Kansas City MCI.

WN8501 Southwest Airlines Flight: Chicago to Kansas City Route Map

WN8501 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to Kansas City
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