Southwest Airlines WN518 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Southwest Airlines WN518 takes off from Chicago (MDW) United States to Houston (HOU) United States. It's operated by Southwest Airlines. The plane leaves Chicago Midway International Airport at 11:15 05 May 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at William P. Hobby Airport at 15:00 05 May 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 2 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of WN518 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 14 minutes

WN518 - SWA518 Southwest Airlines (WN)
MDW Chicago United States
Flight MDW to HOU
HOU Houston United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 14 minutes
Departure Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA: MDWICAO: KMDW
Scheduled 11:15 05 May 2026
Estimated 11:15 05 May 2026
None 18
Arrival William P. Hobby Airport
IATA: HOUICAO: KHOU
Scheduled 15:00 05 May 2026
Estimated 14:38 05 May 2026
1 A5
WN518 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1508 kms / 937 miles
Airline
  • Southwest Airlines
  • IATA: WN
  • ICAO: SWA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 175
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-KFNL2
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Chicago: Tuesday 2026-05-05 11:01 AM
  • Current Time in Houston: Tuesday 2026-05-05 11:01 AM

Southwest Airlines WN518 Flight Statistics

Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
FLIGHT NO WN518
AIRPLANE Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
ON TIME 8
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 21
DELAYED 9
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 35
DELAYED 14
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 51
DELAYED 14
CANCELLED 1
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Southwest Airlines WN518 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sun 03 May
Scheduled On time
Chicago (MDW) 2026-05-03T15:10
Houston (HOU) 2026-05-03T17:50
Wed 29 Apr
Arrived On time
Chicago (MDW) 2026-04-29T11:15
Houston (HOU) 2026-04-29T15:00
2026-04-29T11:26
2026-04-29T14:53
Tue 28 Apr
Departed On time
Chicago (MDW) 2026-04-28T11:15
Houston (HOU) 2026-04-28T15:00
2026-04-28T11:04
Mon 27 Apr
Scheduled On time
Chicago (MDW) 2026-04-27T11:15
Houston (HOU) 2026-04-27T15:00
Thu 23 Apr
Scheduled On time
Chicago (MDW) 2026-04-23T11:15
Houston (HOU) 2026-04-23T15:00
Wed 22 Apr
Arrived On time
Chicago (MDW) 2026-04-22T11:15
Houston (HOU) 2026-04-22T15:00
2026-04-22T11:10
2026-04-22T14:46
Mon 20 Apr
Scheduled On time
Chicago (MDW) 2026-04-20T11:15
Houston (HOU) 2026-04-20T15:00
Sat 18 Apr
Scheduled On time
Chicago (MDW) 2026-04-18T15:00
Houston (HOU) 2026-04-18T17:40
Thu 16 Apr
Arrived On time
Chicago (MDW) 2026-04-16T11:15
Houston (HOU) 2026-04-16T15:00
2026-04-16T11:25
2026-04-16T15:14
Tue 14 Apr
Arrived On time
Chicago (MDW) 2026-04-14T11:15
Houston (HOU) 2026-04-14T15:00
2026-04-14T11:11
2026-04-14T14:44

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Southwest Airlines Flight WN518 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Southwest Airlines WN518 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 1508 km (937 miles).

What is the current status of Southwest Airlines WN518 flight?

The current status of flight Southwest Airlines WN518 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Southwest Airlines WN518 flight?

All Southwest Airlines WN518 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Southwest Airlines WN518 arrive?

Flight Southwest Airlines WN518 arrives at 15:00.

Which terminal the flight Southwest Airlines WN518 is arriving at?

Flight Southwest Airlines WN518 arrives in William P. Hobby Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Southwest Airlines WN518 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Southwest Airlines WN518 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .