| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Jul 18 | MDW | DCA | 15:01 | 15:50 |
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| Jul 11 | MDW | DCA | 13:08 | 15:35 |
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| Jun 27 | MDW | DCA | 12:59 | 15:16 |
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| Jun 20 | MDW | DCA | 13:39 | 16:08 |
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| Jun 13 | MDW | DCA | 13:24 | 15:38 |
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| Jun 06 | MDW | DCA | 13:10 | 15:33 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN979 connects Chicago, United States to Washington, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA.
How long is the WN979 flight from Chicago to Washington?
The average flight time from Chicago to Washington is 1 hour and 22 minutes. The flight distance is 964 km / 599 miles and the average flight speed is 675 km/h / 419 mph.
How many WN979 flights are operated per week?
1 flight per week. The flight WN979 is operated on Saturday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN979 Chicago to Washington?
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 Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) Terminal 1.
When was the latest WN979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Saturday, July 18th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 15:50.
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, 17% 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: WN807, WN1037, WN2848, WN2919
Other flights arriving at Washington DCA: DL5769, AA2837, AC8823, AA5059
All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Washington DCA.
