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WS6538 Flight Status WestJet: Detroit to Richmond (WJA6538)

WS 6538 Detroit to Richmond Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS6538 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW to Richmond Airport RIC is not scheduled for today October 17th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on September 5th, 2026.
Check the table below for WS6538's most recent flight history:

WS 6538 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Sep 05 10:45 11:59
Landed
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Aug 29 10:32 11:44
Landed
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Aug 22 10:44 11:55
Landed
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Aug 15 10:27 11:37
Landed
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Aug 08 11:01 12:18
Landed Late
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WestJet WS 6538 Detroit to Richmond Flight Information

WestJet Flight WS6538 connects Detroit, United States to Richmond, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at Richmond Airport RIC.

How long is the WS6538 flight from Detroit to Richmond?

The average flight time from Detroit to Richmond is 1 hour and 12 minutes. The flight distance is 734 km / 456 miles and the average flight speed is 606 km/h / 376 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS6538 Detroit to Richmond?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS6538 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WS6538 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 11:59.

How else can the flight WS6538 be referenced as?

This WestJet flight can also be referenced as WJA6538, WS 6538, WJA 6538.

How often is flight WS6538 delayed?

On average, 20% of all WS6538 flights are delayed. The average delay is 18 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WS6538 flight or baggage issues?

If your WS6538 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 WS6538 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WS6538 and Detroit DTW to Richmond RIC Flights

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: OO4157, 9E5236, OO3533, DL579

Other flights arriving at Richmond RIC: 9E5236, WN397, DL1437, YX4442

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Richmond RIC.

WS6538 WestJet Flight: Detroit to Richmond Route Map

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