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WN 973 Houston to New Orleans Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN973 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 August 3rd, 2025.
Check the table below for WN973's most recent flight history:

WN 973 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 03 09:40 10:24
Landed
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Aug 02 09:59 10:45
Landed
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Jul 27 09:51 10:36
Landed
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Jul 26 09:51 10:40
Landed
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Jul 20 10:54 11:37
Landed Late
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Southwest Airlines WN 973 Houston to New Orleans Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN973 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 WN973 flight from Houston to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Houston to New Orleans is 45 minutes. The flight distance is 486 km / 302 miles and the average flight speed is 638 km/h / 396 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN973 Houston to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN973 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN973 arriving at?

Flight WN973 arrives at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) Terminal A.

When was the latest WN973 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 10:24.

How else can the flight WN973 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA973, WN0973, WN 973, SWA 973.

How often is flight WN973 delayed?

On average, 20% of all WN973 flights are delayed. The average delay is 29 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN973 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN973 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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WN973 and Houston HOU to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Houston HOU: WN3090, WN3134, WN1074, WN3005

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: AA2846, WN1685, WN3866, WN3730

All flights connecting Houston HOU to New Orleans MSY.

WN973 Southwest Airlines Flight: Houston to New Orleans Route Map

WN973 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Houston to New Orleans
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