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WN 879 New York to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN879 from New York LaGuardia Airport LGA to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on March 4th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN879's most recent flight history:

WN 879 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Mar 04 06:14 07:16
Landed
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Mar 03 06:10 07:12
Landed
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Mar 02 06:19 07:24
Landed
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Mar 01 06:25 07:23
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Feb 28 06:09 07:04
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Southwest Airlines WN 879 New York to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN879 connects New York, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from New York LaGuardia Airport LGA and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN879 flight from New York to Chicago?

The average flight time from New York to Chicago is 1 hour and 59 minutes. The flight distance is 1164 km / 723 miles and the average flight speed is 541 km/h / 336 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN879 New York to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN879 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN879 arriving at?

Flight WN879 arrives at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Terminal 1.

When was the latest WN879 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 07:16.

How else can the flight WN879 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA879, WN0879, WN 879, SWA 879.

How often is flight WN879 delayed?

On average, 0% of all WN879 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN879 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN879 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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WN879 and New York LGA to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from New York LGA: UA3462, AA4533, DL784, WN4958

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN4926, WN1133, WN4409, DL5405

All flights connecting New York LGA to Chicago MDW.

WN879 Southwest Airlines Flight: New York to Chicago Route Map

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