/ Flights / Southwest Airlines / WN179

WN179 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Long Beach to New Orleans (SWA179)

WN 179 Long Beach to New Orleans Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN179 from Long Beach Airport LGB to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY is not scheduled for today July 19th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 26th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN179's most recent flight history:

WN 179 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 26 19:08 00:20
Delayed
 Track >
Oct 19 17:23 22:36
Landed
 Track >
Oct 12 18:03 23:20
Landed Late
 Track >
Oct 05 17:33 22:47
Landed
 Track >
< All LGB Departures All MSY Arrivals >

Southwest Airlines WN 179 Long Beach to New Orleans Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN179 connects Long Beach, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Long Beach Airport LGB and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.

How long is the WN179 flight from Long Beach to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Long Beach to New Orleans is 3 hours and 14 minutes. The flight distance is 2659 km / 1652 miles and the average flight speed is 822 km/h / 511 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN179 Long Beach to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN179 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN179 arriving at?

Flight WN179 arrives at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) Terminal B.

When was the latest WN179 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, October 27th, 2025 with the flight status being En-Route on 00:20.

How else can the flight WN179 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA179, WN0179, WN 179, SWA 179.

How often is flight WN179 delayed?

On average, 50% of all WN179 flights are delayed. The average delay is 60 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN179 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN179 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 WN179 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN179 and Long Beach LGB to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Long Beach LGB: WN2549, WN3559, WN2676, WN4808

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: UA737, WN2259, WN3241, WN1862

All flights connecting Long Beach LGB to New Orleans MSY.

WN179 Southwest Airlines Flight: Long Beach to New Orleans Route Map

WN179 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Long Beach to New Orleans
Flight Delay Compensation up to 600€/$: Claim for delay, cancellation, or baggage issues >
New Flights: EO702 BN3000 HV3574 PG1172 SG816 HO2168 TK6188 XR9981 FV6891 BW3006
See Also: Flight Tracker Airports Airlines News Flights Monitor Delay Compensation
Flight-schedule data supplied by Aviation Edge Real-time Flight Schedules API.