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| Apr 06 | MDW | ATL | 08:38 | 11:00 |
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| Apr 05 | MDW | ATL | 07:41 | 10:06 |
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| Apr 04 | MDW | ATL | 08:20 | 10:58 |
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| Apr 03 | MDW | ATL | 08:21 | 10:44 |
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| Apr 02 | MDW | ATL | 08:24 | 10:53 |
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| Apr 01 | MDW | ATL | 08:10 | 10:33 |
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| Mar 31 | MDW | ATL | 07:53 | 10:18 |
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| Mar 30 | MDW | ATL | 08:11 | 10:29 |
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| Mar 29 | MDW | ATL | 07:44 | 10:05 |
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| Mar 28 | MDW | ATL | 07:49 | 10:09 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN979 connects Chicago, United States to Atlanta, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL.
How long is the WN979 flight from Chicago to Atlanta?
The average flight time from Chicago to Atlanta is 1 hour and 24 minutes. The flight distance is 952 km / 591 miles and the average flight speed is 679 km/h / 422 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN979 Chicago to Atlanta?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN979 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight WN979 arriving at?
Flight WN979 arrives at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) Terminal N.
When was the latest WN979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Monday, April 6th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 11:00.
How else can the flight WN979 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA979, WN0979, WN 979, SWA 979.
How often is flight WN979 delayed?
On average, 10% of all WN979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 18 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN979 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN979 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 WN979 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN3978, WN4008, WN4613, WN2618
Other flights arriving at Atlanta ATL: DL5382, DL5025, DL1182, DL5492
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