WN997 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Chicago to Los Angeles (SWA997)

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WN 997 Chicago to Los Angeles Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 3rd, 2026). Latest flight: September 30th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

WN 997 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Chicago to Los Angeles

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Sep 30 MDW LAX 17:48 19:30 Landed Track >
Sep 29 MDW LAX 17:36 19:25 Landed Track >
Sep 23 MDW LAX 18:21 20:04 Landed Late Track >
Sep 22 MDW LAX 17:32 19:25 Landed Track >
Sep 16 MDW LAX 17:42 19:28 Landed Track >
Sep 15 MDW LAX 17:40 19:39 Landed Track >
Sep 09 MDW LAX 17:58 19:51 Landed Late Track >
Sep 08 MDW LAX 18:00 19:43 Landed Track >
Sep 02 MDW LAX 17:51 19:43 Landed Track >
Sep 01 MDW LAX 17:33 19:20 Landed Track >

Southwest Airlines' Chicago–Los Angeles flight covers 2,811 km (1,747 mi). Its timetable allows 4 h 20 min; in practice it usually takes about 3 h 50 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 30 September 2026, landed on time.

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About WN 997

Route
Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to Los Angeles International Airport LAX
Distance
2,811 km (1,747 mi)
Typical flight time
3 h 50 min
On time
8 of the last 10
Average delay when late
23 min

WN 997 FAQ

How long is the WN997 flight?
The timetable allows 4 h 20 min. Chicago to Los Angeles is 2,811 km (1,747 mi).
How often is WN997 late?
2 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 23 minutes on average.
Which terminal does WN997 use?
It usually arrives at Terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does WN997 have?
Also listed as SWA997 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 997.

WN997 and Chicago MDW to Los Angeles LAX Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN2711, WN2689, WN2733

Other flights arriving at Los Angeles LAX: AA2221, DL1051, QX2151, WN3707

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