| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Sep 27 | LAX | MSY | 11:02 | 16:07 |
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| Sep 20 | LAX | MSY | 10:43 | 15:55 |
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| Sep 13 | LAX | MSY | 10:46 | 16:08 |
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| Aug 30 | LAX | MSY | 10:48 | 16:10 |
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| Aug 23 | LAX | MSY | 10:39 | 16:06 |
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| Aug 16 | LAX | MSY | 11:33 | 16:54 |
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| Aug 09 | LAX | MSY | 10:44 | 16:07 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN978 connects Los Angeles, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Los Angeles International Airport LAX and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.
How long is the WN978 flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?
The average flight time from Los Angeles to New Orleans is 3 hours and 18 minutes. The flight distance is 2683 km / 1667 miles and the average flight speed is 810 km/h / 504 mph.
How many WN978 flights are operated per week?
1 flight per week. The flight WN978 is operated on Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN978 Los Angeles to New Orleans?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN978 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN978 flight?
The latest flight took off on Sunday, September 27th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 16:07.
How else can the flight WN978 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA978, WN0978, WN 978, SWA 978.
How often is flight WN978 delayed?
On average, 14% of all WN978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 39 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN978 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN978 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 WN978 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Los Angeles LAX: B61700, DL2766, UA2251, 5Y8537
Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: F91371, WN4498, S9949, UA2738
All flights connecting Los Angeles LAX to New Orleans MSY.