Departure: Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Scheduled:
13:20
|
Actual:
15:23
Terminal: 1 | Gate: 17A
Arrival: Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Scheduled:
14:45
|
Estimated:
16:22
|
Delay:
1h37'
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WN 4978 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 04 15:23 16:22
Delayed
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Southwest Airlines WN 4978 Oakland to Los Angeles Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN4978 connects Oakland, United States to Los Angeles, United States, taking off from Oakland International Airport OAK and landing at Los Angeles International Airport LAX.

How long is the WN4978 flight from Oakland to Los Angeles?

The average flight time from Oakland to Los Angeles is 59 minutes. The flight distance is 543 km / 337 miles and the average flight speed is 552 km/h / 343 mph.

How many WN4978 flights are operated per week?

1 flight per week. The flight WN4978 is operated on Thursday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN4978 Oakland to Los Angeles?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN4978 is 3.4/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN4978 arriving at?

Flight WN4978 arrives at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminal 1.

When was the latest WN4978 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, June 4th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 16:22.

How else can the flight WN4978 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA4978, WN 4978, SWA 4978.

How often is flight WN4978 delayed?

On average, 100% of all WN4978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 97 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN4978 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN4978 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.

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WN4978 and Oakland OAK to Los Angeles LAX Flights

Other flights departing from Oakland OAK: AS733, WN1577, Y41775, WN3043

Other flights arriving at Los Angeles LAX: DE2080, KL603, DL946, DL1696

All flights connecting Oakland OAK to Los Angeles LAX.

WN4978 Southwest Airlines Flight: Oakland to Los Angeles Route Map

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