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| Sep 17 | HOU | MSY | 11:23 | 12:11 |
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| Sep 16 | HOU | MSY | 15:48 | 16:36 |
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| Sep 15 | HOU | MSY | 15:04 | 15:54 |
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| Sep 12 | HOU | MSY | 15:06 | 15:58 |
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| Sep 10 | HOU | MSY | 11:20 | 12:04 |
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| Sep 09 | HOU | MSY | 14:51 | 15:42 |
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| Sep 08 | HOU | MSY | 14:59 | 15:49 |
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| Sep 05 | HOU | MSY | 15:22 | 16:21 |
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| Sep 03 | HOU | MSY | 10:56 | 11:43 |
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| Sep 02 | HOU | MSY | 15:02 | 15:53 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN1978 connects Houston, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Houston William P. Hobby Airport HOU and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.
How long is the WN1978 flight from Houston to New Orleans?
The average flight time from Houston to New Orleans is 50 minutes. The flight distance is 486 km / 302 miles and the average flight speed is 586 km/h / 364 mph.
How many WN1978 flights are operated per week?
3 flights per week. The flight WN1978 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN1978 Houston to New Orleans?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN1978 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN1978 flight?
The latest flight took off on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 12:11.
How else can the flight WN1978 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA1978, WN 1978, SWA 1978.
How often is flight WN1978 delayed?
On average, 30% of all WN1978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 17 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN1978 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN1978 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 WN1978 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Houston HOU: DL1509, WN108, WN1709, WN2303
Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: WN2133, DL1112, B6401, UA1532
All flights connecting Houston HOU to New Orleans MSY.
