WN 8501 Columbus to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN8501 from Port Columbus International Airport CMH to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today October 16th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on September 30th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN8501's most recent flight history:

WN 8501 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Sep 30 11:53 11:42
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 8501 Columbus to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN8501 connects Columbus, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Port Columbus International Airport CMH and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN8501 flight from Columbus to Chicago?

The average flight time from Columbus to Chicago is 49 minutes. The flight distance is 454 km / 282 miles and the average flight speed is 556 km/h / 346 mph.

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

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.

When was the latest WN8501 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 11:42.

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.

See our WN8501 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN8501 and Columbus CMH to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Columbus CMH: YX5654, WN4019, YV4065, UA4065

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN1253, WN1165, WN1560, WN4829

All flights connecting Columbus CMH to Chicago MDW.

WN8501 Southwest Airlines Flight: Columbus to Chicago Route Map

WN8501 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Columbus to Chicago
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