| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Dec 19 | MDW | DTW | 20:14 | 21:53 |
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| Dec 18 | MDW | DTW | 18:51 | 20:34 |
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| Dec 17 | MDW | DTW | 18:50 | 20:33 |
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| Dec 16 | MDW | DTW | 18:38 | 20:21 |
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| Dec 15 | MDW | DTW | 19:01 | 20:43 |
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| Dec 14 | MDW | DTW | 19:34 | 21:16 |
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| Dec 13 | MDW | DTW | 18:56 | 20:36 |
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| Dec 12 | MDW | DTW | 20:00 | 21:41 |
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| Dec 11 | MDW | DTW | 18:49 | 20:28 |
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| Dec 10 | MDW | DTW | 16:27 | 18:09 |
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WestJet Flight WS6979 connects Chicago, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.
How long is the WS6979 flight from Chicago to Detroit?
The average flight time from Chicago to Detroit is 41 minutes. The flight distance is 367 km / 228 miles and the average flight speed is 532 km/h / 331 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS6979 Chicago to Detroit?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS6979 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight WS6979 arriving at?
Flight WS6979 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal M.
When was the latest WS6979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 with the flight status being En-Route on 21:53.
How else can the flight WS6979 be referenced as?
This WestJet flight can also be referenced as WJA6979, WS 6979, WJA 6979.
How often is flight WS6979 delayed?
On average, 30% of all WS6979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 39 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WS6979 flight or baggage issues?
If your WS6979 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 WS6979 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: DL4869, WN2034, WN4748, WN2128
Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: DL1768, DL5034, DL4869, SY1907
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