WN2979 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: New Orleans to Houston (SWA2979)
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WN 2979 New Orleans to Houston Flight Status
Not scheduled today (November 3rd, 2026). Latest flight: September 30th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
WN 2979 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines New Orleans to Houston
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | MSY | HOU | 18:54 | 19:52 | Unknown | Track > |
| Sep 29 | MSY | HOU | 19:03 | 19:56 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 27 | MSY | HOU | 19:40 | 20:33 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 23 | MSY | HOU | 19:42 | 20:32 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Sep 22 | MSY | HOU | 18:51 | 19:49 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 20 | MSY | HOU | 20:32 | 21:24 | Delayed | Track > |
| Sep 16 | MSY | HOU | 20:07 | 20:57 | Delayed | Track > |
| Sep 15 | MSY | HOU | 18:45 | 19:38 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 13 | MSY | HOU | 20:46 | 21:37 | Delayed | Track > |
| Sep 09 | MSY | HOU | 18:38 | 19:32 | Landed | Track > |
Southwest Airlines flight WN 2979 links New Orleans and Houston, 486 km (302 mi) apart. With 1 h 15 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 55 min, it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight was scheduled on 30 September 2026.
About WN 2979
- Distance
- 486 km (302 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 55 min
- On time
- 5 of the last 6
- Average delay when late
- 42 min
WN 2979 FAQ
- How long is the WN2979 flight?
- The timetable allows 1 h 15 min. New Orleans to Houston is 486 km (302 mi).
- How often is WN2979 late?
- 1 of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 42 minutes on average.
- What other flight numbers does WN2979 have?
- Also listed as SWA2979 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 2979.
WN2979 and New Orleans MSY to Houston HOU Flights
Other flights departing from New Orleans MSY: WN1485, MX1433, MX2811, UA5375
Other flights arriving at Houston HOU: WN4287, WN2733, WN4834
All flights connecting New Orleans MSY to Houston HOU.