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WN8501 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Houston to Austin (SWA8501)

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WN 8501 Houston to Austin Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN8501 from Houston William P. Hobby Airport HOU to Austin Bergstrom International Airport AUS is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 28th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN8501's most recent flight history:

WN 8501 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 28 05:47 06:20
Diverted
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Dec 07 10:27 10:57
Delayed
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Southwest Airlines WN 8501 Houston to Austin Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN8501 connects Houston, United States to Austin, United States, taking off from Houston William P. Hobby Airport HOU and landing at Austin Bergstrom International Airport AUS.

How long is the WN8501 flight from Houston to Austin?

The average flight time from Houston to Austin is 31 minutes. The flight distance is 238 km / 148 miles and the average flight speed is 455 km/h / 283 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN8501 Houston to Austin?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN8501 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN8501 arriving at?

Flight WN8501 arrives at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Terminal B.

When was the latest WN8501 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, December 28th, 2025 with the flight status being Diverted on 06:20.

How else can the flight WN8501 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA8501, WN 8501, SWA 8501.

How often is flight WN8501 delayed?

On average, 50% of all WN8501 flights are delayed. The average delay is 47 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN8501 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN8501 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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WN8501 and Houston HOU to Austin AUS Flights

Other flights departing from Houston HOU: AA5338, WN2889, WN3012, WN8501

Other flights arriving at Austin AUS: WN4447, WN538, WN4390, WN823

All flights connecting Houston HOU to Austin AUS.

WN8501 Southwest Airlines Flight: Houston to Austin Route Map

WN8501 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Houston to Austin
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