Scheduled in 02:39:49'
Departure: Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Scheduled:
10:05
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Estimated:
10:05
Arrival: Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Scheduled:
12:20
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WS 5497 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 01 10:05 12:20
Scheduled
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Jun 29 10:15 11:53
Landed
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Jun 28 10:15 11:54
Landed
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Jun 26 12:05 13:40
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WestJet WS 5497 Detroit to Charleston Flight Information

WestJet Flight WS5497 connects Detroit, United States to Charleston, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at Charleston International Airport CHS.

How long is the WS5497 flight from Detroit to Charleston?

The average flight time from Detroit to Charleston is 1 hour and 37 minutes. The flight distance is 1076 km / 668 miles and the average flight speed is 617 km/h / 383 mph.

How many WS5497 flights are operated per week?

4 flights per week. The flight WS5497 is operated on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS5497 Detroit to Charleston?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS5497 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WS5497 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 12:20.

How else can the flight WS5497 be referenced as?

This WestJet flight can also be referenced as WJA5497, WS 5497, WJA 5497.

How often is flight WS5497 delayed?

On average, 25% of all WS5497 flights are delayed. The average delay is 80 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WS5497 flight or baggage issues?

If your WS5497 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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WS5497 and Detroit DTW to Charleston CHS Flights

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL2476, DL2589, DL5431, DL3636

Other flights arriving at Charleston CHS: AA5120, DL5431, AA1658, B6267

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Charleston CHS.

WS5497 WestJet Flight: Detroit to Charleston Route Map

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