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WN 498 Houston to New Orleans Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN498 from Houston William P. Hobby Airport HOU to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on February 1st, 2026.
Check the table below for WN498's most recent flight history:

WN 498 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Feb 01 19:05 19:51
Landed
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Jan 25 21:14 20:20
Unknown
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Jan 19 19:17 19:57
Landed
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Jan 16 19:17 19:58
Landed
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Jan 15 19:18 20:04
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Southwest Airlines WN 498 Houston to New Orleans Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN498 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 WN498 flight from Houston to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Houston to New Orleans is 43 minutes. The flight distance is 486 km / 302 miles and the average flight speed is 629 km/h / 391 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN498 Houston to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN498 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN498 arriving at?

Flight WN498 arrives at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) Terminal A.

When was the latest WN498 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 19:51.

How else can the flight WN498 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA498, WN0498, WN 498, SWA 498.

How often is flight WN498 delayed?

On average, 0% of all WN498 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN498 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN498 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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WN498 and Houston HOU to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Houston HOU: WN3414, WN3068, G41590, WN53

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: UA398, WN3981, MX6484, MX6410

All flights connecting Houston HOU to New Orleans MSY.

WN498 Southwest Airlines Flight: Houston to New Orleans Route Map

WN498 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Houston to New Orleans
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