WS6979 Flight Status WestJet: Detroit to Columbus (WJA6979)

WS 6979 Detroit to Columbus Flight Status

Not scheduled today. Latest flight: October 5th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

WS 6979 Flight Status & Schedule WestJet Detroit to Columbus

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Oct 05 DTW CMH 17:06 17:41 Landed Track >
Oct 04 DTW CMH 17:54 18:26 Landed Late Track >
Oct 02 DTW CMH 17:42 18:15 Landed Track >
Oct 01 DTW CMH 17:05 17:41 Landed Track >
Sep 30 DTW CMH 17:58 18:32 Landed Late Track >
Sep 29 DTW CMH 17:02 17:38 Landed Track >
Sep 28 DTW CMH 17:16 17:53 Landed Track >
Sep 27 DTW CMH 17:10 17:43 Landed Track >
Sep 25 DTW CMH 17:14 17:49 Landed Track >
Sep 24 DTW CMH 17:18 17:54 Landed Track >

WestJet's Detroit–Columbus flight covers 249 km (155 mi). Its timetable allows 1 h 7 min; in practice it usually takes about 35 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 5 October 2026, landed on time.

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About WS 6979

Route
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW to Port Columbus International Airport CMH
Distance
249 km (155 mi)
Typical flight time
35 min
On time
8 of the last 10
Average delay when late
25 min
Usually departs from
Terminal M

WS 6979 FAQ

How long is the WS6979 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 7 min. Detroit to Columbus is 249 km (155 mi).
How often is WS6979 late?
2 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 25 minutes on average.
Which terminal does WS6979 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal M at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does WS6979 have?
Also listed as WJA6979 (WestJet's ICAO code) and WS 6979.

WS6979 and Detroit DTW to Columbus CMH Flights

Flight WS6979 is a code-share WestJet flight of the SkyWest Airlines operated OO3867.

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: 9E5245, OO3867, OO3979

Other flights arriving at Columbus CMH: MX1665, OO3867, MX832

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Columbus CMH.