WN978 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Los Angeles to New Orleans (SWA978)

WN 978 Los Angeles to New Orleans Flight Status

Not scheduled today. Latest flight: September 27th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

WN 978 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Los Angeles to New Orleans

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Sep 27 LAX MSY 11:02 16:07 Landed Track >
Sep 20 LAX MSY 10:43 15:55 Landed Track >
Sep 13 LAX MSY 10:46 16:08 Landed Track >
Aug 30 LAX MSY 10:48 16:10 Landed Track >
Aug 23 LAX MSY 10:39 16:06 Landed Track >
Aug 16 LAX MSY 11:33 16:54 Landed Late Track >
Aug 09 LAX MSY 10:44 16:07 Landed Track >

Southwest Airlines flight WN 978 links Los Angeles and New Orleans, 2,683 km (1,667 mi) apart. Its timetable allows 3 h 45 min; in practice it usually takes about 3 h 20 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 27 September 2026, landed on time.

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About WN 978

Route
Los Angeles International Airport LAX to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY
Distance
2,683 km (1,667 mi)
Typical flight time
3 h 20 min
On time
6 of the last 7
Average delay when late
39 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

WN 978 FAQ

How long is the WN978 flight?
The timetable allows 3 h 45 min. Los Angeles to New Orleans is 2,683 km (1,667 mi).
How often is WN978 late?
1 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 39 minutes on average.
Which terminal does WN978 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does WN978 have?
Also listed as SWA978 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 978.

WN978 and Los Angeles LAX to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Los Angeles LAX: OO3061, 5Y8537, AA858

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: WN775, DL3146, WN4498, WN4615

All flights connecting Los Angeles LAX to New Orleans MSY.