WS 6979 Bentonville to Minneapolis Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS6979 from Bentonville Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport XNA to Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport MSP is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 30th, 2026.
Check the table below for WS6979's most recent flight history:

WS 6979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 30 17:22 18:54
Landed
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May 24 17:20 18:51
Landed
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May 23 17:35 18:56
Landed
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May 16 17:27 19:02
Landed
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May 09 18:03 19:32
Landed Late
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WestJet WS 6979 Bentonville to Minneapolis Flight Information

WestJet Flight WS6979 connects Bentonville, United States to Minneapolis, United States, taking off from Bentonville Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport XNA and landing at Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport MSP.

How long is the WS6979 flight from Bentonville to Minneapolis?

The average flight time from Bentonville to Minneapolis is 1 hour and 29 minutes. The flight distance is 961 km / 597 miles and the average flight speed is 645 km/h / 401 mph.

How many WS6979 flights are operated per week?

1 flight per week. The flight WS6979 is operated on Saturday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS6979 Bentonville to Minneapolis?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS6979 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WS6979 arriving at?

Flight WS6979 arrives at Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) Terminal 1.

When was the latest WS6979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, May 31st, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 18:54.

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, 20% of all WS6979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 21 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 Bentonville XNA to Minneapolis MSP Flights

Other flights departing from Bentonville XNA: UA6290, DL4122, AA3274, DL3620

Other flights arriving at Minneapolis MSP: DL2437, DL4871, DL4122, DL3851

All flights connecting Bentonville XNA to Minneapolis MSP.

WS6979 WestJet Flight: Bentonville to Minneapolis Route Map

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