WN 985 Houston to New Orleans Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN985 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 March 1st, 2026.
Check the table below for WN985's most recent flight history:

WN 985 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Mar 01 18:24 19:11
Landed
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Feb 27 18:02 18:48
Landed
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Feb 26 18:09 18:55
Landed
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Feb 22 18:11 18:57
Landed
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Feb 20 17:59 18:42
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 985 Houston to New Orleans Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN985 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 WN985 flight from Houston to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Houston to New Orleans is 44 minutes. The flight distance is 486 km / 302 miles and the average flight speed is 653 km/h / 406 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN985 Houston to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN985 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN985 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, March 2nd, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 19:11.

How else can the flight WN985 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA985, WN0985, WN 985, SWA 985.

How often is flight WN985 delayed?

On average, 10% of all WN985 flights are delayed. The average delay is 6 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN985 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN985 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 WN985 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN985 and Houston HOU to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Houston HOU: WN4295, WN4372, WN39, WN978

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: DL1451, WN574, AA2966, AA1015

All flights connecting Houston HOU to New Orleans MSY.

WN985 Southwest Airlines Flight: Houston to New Orleans Route Map

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