WS 6979 Chicago to Detroit Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS6979 from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 19th, 2025.
Check the table below for WS6979's most recent flight history:

WS 6979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 19 20:14 21:53
Delayed
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Dec 18 18:51 20:34
Landed
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Dec 17 18:50 20:33
Landed
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Dec 16 18:38 20:21
Landed
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Dec 15 19:01 20:43
Landed
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WestJet WS 6979 Chicago to Detroit Flight Information

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.

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WS6979 and Chicago MDW to Detroit DTW Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: DL4869, WN2034, WN4748, WN2128

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: DL1768, DL5034, DL4869, SY1907

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Detroit DTW.

WS6979 WestJet Flight: Chicago to Detroit Route Map

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