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WN979 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Denver to El Paso (SWA979)

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WN 979 Denver to El Paso Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN979 from Denver International Airport DEN to El Paso International Airport ELP is not scheduled for today July 18th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 26th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN979's most recent flight history:

WN 979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 26 11:02 12:22
Landed
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Oct 19 11:29 12:48
Landed Late
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Oct 12 10:45 12:13
Landed
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Oct 05 10:52 12:15
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 979 Denver to El Paso Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN979 connects Denver, United States to El Paso, United States, taking off from Denver International Airport DEN and landing at El Paso International Airport ELP.

How long is the WN979 flight from Denver to El Paso?

The average flight time from Denver to El Paso is 1 hour and 22 minutes. The flight distance is 909 km / 565 miles and the average flight speed is 662 km/h / 411 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN979 Denver to El Paso?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN979 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN979 arriving at?

Flight WN979 arrives at El Paso International Airport (ELP) Terminal 4.

When was the latest WN979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, October 26th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 12:22.

How else can the flight WN979 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA979, WN0979, WN 979, SWA 979.

How often is flight WN979 delayed?

On average, 50% of all WN979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 15 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN979 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN979 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 WN979 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN979 and Denver DEN to El Paso ELP Flights

Other flights departing from Denver DEN: WN2527, WN2592, WN3252, WN2715

Other flights arriving at El Paso ELP: AA6186, WN952, AA4995, WN3042

All flights connecting Denver DEN to El Paso ELP.

WN979 Southwest Airlines Flight: Denver to El Paso Route Map

WN979 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Denver to El Paso
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