WN 553 Kansas City to New Orleans Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN553 from Kansas City International Airport MCI to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY is not scheduled for today June 5th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on January 5th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN553's most recent flight history:

WN 553 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jan 05 09:42 11:11
Landed
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Dec 18 09:49 11:23
Landed
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Dec 14 09:58 11:32
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Dec 12 09:56 11:28
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Dec 07 09:47 11:24
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Southwest Airlines WN 553 Kansas City to New Orleans Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN553 connects Kansas City, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Kansas City International Airport MCI and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.

How long is the WN553 flight from Kansas City to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Kansas City to New Orleans is 1 hour and 33 minutes. The flight distance is 1112 km / 691 miles and the average flight speed is 712 km/h / 442 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN553 Kansas City to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN553 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN553 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, January 5th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 11:11.

How else can the flight WN553 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA553, WN0553, WN 553, SWA 553.

How often is flight WN553 delayed?

On average, 10% of all WN553 flights are delayed. The average delay is 10 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN553 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN553 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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WN553 and Kansas City MCI to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Kansas City MCI: UA318, AA764, UA5631, WN2808

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: UA4064, WN2546, AA4614, WN2252

All flights connecting Kansas City MCI to New Orleans MSY.

WN553 Southwest Airlines Flight: Kansas City to New Orleans Route Map

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