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| Sep 16 | MSY | HOU | 20:07 | 20:57 |
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| Sep 15 | MSY | HOU | 18:45 | 19:38 |
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| Sep 13 | MSY | HOU | 20:46 | 21:37 |
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| Sep 09 | MSY | HOU | 18:38 | 19:32 |
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| Sep 08 | MSY | HOU | 19:06 | 19:55 |
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| Sep 06 | MSY | HOU | 18:41 | 19:33 |
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| Sep 02 | MSY | HOU | 19:27 | 20:22 |
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| Sep 01 | MSY | HOU | 18:33 | 19:20 |
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| Aug 30 | MSY | HOU | 20:19 | 21:09 |
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| Aug 26 | MSY | HOU | 18:43 | 19:34 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN2979 connects New Orleans, United States to Houston, United States, taking off from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY and landing at Houston William P. Hobby Airport HOU.
How long is the WN2979 flight from New Orleans to Houston?
The average flight time from New Orleans to Houston is 51 minutes. The flight distance is 486 km / 302 miles and the average flight speed is 570 km/h / 354 mph.
How many WN2979 flights are operated per week?
3 flights per week. The flight WN2979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN2979 New Orleans to Houston?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN2979 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN2979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 20:57.
How else can the flight WN2979 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA2979, WN 2979, SWA 2979.
How often is flight WN2979 delayed?
On average, 50% of all WN2979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 42 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN2979 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN2979 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 WN2979 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from New Orleans MSY: AA1811, OO5379, DL1387, MX352
Other flights arriving at Houston HOU: WN4640, WN4287, WN2733, WN4834
All flights connecting New Orleans MSY to Houston HOU.