| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Sep 20 | MDW | BHM | 15:15 | 16:34 |
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| Sep 19 | MDW | BHM | 11:58 | 13:23 |
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| Sep 13 | MDW | BHM | 15:12 | 16:29 |
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| Sep 12 | MDW | BHM | 11:01 | 12:18 |
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| Sep 06 | MDW | BHM | 14:28 | 15:42 |
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| Sep 05 | MDW | BHM | 10:22 | 11:39 |
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| Aug 30 | MDW | BHM | 15:07 | 16:24 |
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| Aug 29 | MDW | BHM | 10:25 | 11:41 |
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| Aug 23 | MDW | BHM | 15:14 | 16:25 |
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| Aug 22 | MDW | BHM | 10:30 | 11:44 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN856 connects Chicago, United States to Birmingham, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport BHM.
How long is the WN856 flight from Chicago to Birmingham?
The average flight time from Chicago to Birmingham is 1 hour and 16 minutes. The flight distance is 918 km / 571 miles and the average flight speed is 720 km/h / 447 mph.
How many WN856 flights are operated per week?
2 flights per week. The flight WN856 is operated on Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN856 Chicago to Birmingham?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN856 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN856 flight?
The latest flight took off on Sunday, September 20th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 16:34.
How else can the flight WN856 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA856, WN0856, WN 856, SWA 856.
How often is flight WN856 delayed?
On average, 30% of all WN856 flights are delayed. The average delay is 46 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN856 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN856 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 WN856 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN4066, WN2348, WN864, WN2291
Other flights arriving at Birmingham BHM: WN1257, OH5610, 9E4647, DL1132
All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Birmingham BHM.