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WS 6579 Detroit to Fort Lauderdale Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS6579 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL is not scheduled for today June 5th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 19th, 2025.
Check the table below for WS6579's most recent flight history:

WS 6579 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 19 10:37 13:18
Landed
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Dec 18 10:18 13:14
Landed
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Dec 17 10:32 13:05
Landed
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Dec 16 10:34 13:05
Landed
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Dec 15 12:33 14:58
Delayed
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WestJet WS 6579 Detroit to Fort Lauderdale Flight Information

WestJet Flight WS6579 connects Detroit, United States to Fort Lauderdale, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL.

How long is the WS6579 flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?

The average flight time from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours and 34 minutes. The flight distance is 1818 km / 1130 miles and the average flight speed is 708 km/h / 440 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS6579 Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS6579 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WS6579 arriving at?

Flight WS6579 arrives at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Terminal 2.

When was the latest WS6579 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, December 19th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 13:18.

How else can the flight WS6579 be referenced as?

This WestJet flight can also be referenced as WJA6579, WS 6579, WJA 6579.

How often is flight WS6579 delayed?

On average, 10% of all WS6579 flights are delayed. The average delay is 100 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WS6579 flight or baggage issues?

If your WS6579 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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WS6579 and Detroit DTW to Fort Lauderdale FLL Flights

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL4986, DL1448, DL4687, DL4979

Other flights arriving at Fort Lauderdale FLL: DL1945, DL1448, G4530, AJ324

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Fort Lauderdale FLL.

WS6579 WestJet Flight: Detroit to Fort Lauderdale Route Map

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