Southwest Airlines WN851 flight status now

Current status of WN851 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 34 minutes

WN851 - SWA851 Southwest Airlines (WN)
HOU Houston United States
Flight HOU to MDW
MDW Chicago United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 34 minutes
Departure William P. Hobby Airport
IATA: HOUICAO: KHOU
Scheduled 10:20 18 November 2025
None 21
Arrival Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA: MDWICAO: KMDW
Scheduled 12:45 18 November 2025
None B21
WN851 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1508 kms / 937 miles
Airline
  • Southwest Airlines
  • IATA: WN
  • ICAO: SWA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 143
  • Freight capacity: 8.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-KMCI2
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Houston: Tuesday 2025-11-18 03:46 AM
  • Current Time in Chicago: Tuesday 2025-11-18 03:46 AM

Domestic flight Southwest Airlines WN851 takes off from Houston (HOU) United States to Chicago (MDW) United States. It's operated by Southwest Airlines. The plane leaves William P. Hobby Airport at 10:20 18 November 2025 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Chicago Midway International Airport at 12:45 18 November 2025 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 2 hours 25 minutes.

Similar flight route from Houston (HOU) to Chicago (MDW)

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Houston to Chicago?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 1508 km (937 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Southwest Airlines WN851 flight?

All Southwest Airlines WN851 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

How many Southwest Airlines WN851 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Southwest Airlines WN851 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.