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WN 561 Orlando to New Orleans Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN561 from Orlando International Airport MCO 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 January 5th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN561's most recent flight history:

WN 561 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jan 05 09:24 09:52
Landed
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Jan 04 10:07 10:29
Landed Late
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Jan 02 09:41 10:08
Landed
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Jan 01 10:35 10:57
Landed
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Dec 31 10:43 11:08
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Southwest Airlines WN 561 Orlando to New Orleans Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN561 connects Orlando, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Orlando International Airport MCO and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.

How long is the WN561 flight from Orlando to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Orlando to New Orleans is 1 hour and 24 minutes. The flight distance is 885 km / 550 miles and the average flight speed is 628 km/h / 390 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN561 Orlando to New Orleans?

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 09:52.

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, 40% of all WN561 flights are delayed. The average delay is 8 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.

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WN561 and Orlando MCO to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Orlando MCO: WN2534, WN259, WN3578, WN8812

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: WN2232, WN1971, WN1645, WN209

All flights connecting Orlando MCO to New Orleans MSY.

WN561 Southwest Airlines Flight: Orlando to New Orleans Route Map

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