| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Jan 05 | MSY | MCI | 10:50 | 12:30 |
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| Dec 18 | MSY | MCI | 10:59 | 12:33 |
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| Dec 14 | MSY | MCI | 10:57 | 12:38 |
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| Dec 13 | MSY | MCI | 10:55 | 12:35 |
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| Dec 12 | MSY | MCI | 11:09 | 12:50 |
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| Dec 07 | MSY | MCI | 11:39 | 13:13 |
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| Dec 06 | MSY | MCI | 10:55 | 12:35 |
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| Nov 28 | MSY | MCI | 11:02 | 12:37 |
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| Nov 24 | MSY | MCI | 11:09 | 12:43 |
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| Nov 23 | MSY | MCI | 11:06 | 12:42 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN561 connects New Orleans, United States to Kansas City, United States, taking off from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY and landing at Kansas City International Airport MCI.
How long is the WN561 flight from New Orleans to Kansas City?
The average flight time from New Orleans to Kansas City is 1 hour and 37 minutes. The flight distance is 1112 km / 691 miles and the average flight speed is 685 km/h / 425 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN561 New Orleans to Kansas City?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN561 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN561 flight?
The latest flight took off on Monday, January 5th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 12:30.
How else can the flight WN561 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA561, WN0561, WN 561, SWA 561.
How often is flight WN561 delayed?
On average, 20% of all WN561 flights are delayed. The average delay is 16 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN561 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN561 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 WN561 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from New Orleans MSY: AA2967, WN209, WN3841, WN2154
Other flights arriving at Kansas City MCI: WN855, UA4767, WN354, WN2477
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