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WS 6981 Chicago to Detroit Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS6981 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on April 25th, 2026.
Check the table below for WS6981's most recent flight history:

WS 6981 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 25 09:07 11:00
Landed
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Apr 18 09:35 11:23
Landed
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WestJet WS 6981 Chicago to Detroit Flight Information

WestJet Flight WS6981 connects Chicago, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.

How long is the WS6981 flight from Chicago to Detroit?

The average flight time from Chicago to Detroit is 50 minutes. The flight distance is 376 km / 234 miles and the average flight speed is 448 km/h / 279 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS6981 Chicago to Detroit?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS6981 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WS6981 arriving at?

Flight WS6981 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal M.

When was the latest WS6981 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, April 25th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 11:00.

How else can the flight WS6981 be referenced as?

This WestJet flight can also be referenced as WJA6981, WS 6981, WJA 6981.

How often is flight WS6981 delayed?

On average, 50% of all WS6981 flights are delayed. The average delay is 4 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WS6981 flight or baggage issues?

If your WS6981 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 WS6981 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WS6981 and Chicago ORD to Detroit DTW Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: DL3904, F91829, UA5845, OO5362

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: NK2411, DL3904, OO4162, AA4274

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Detroit DTW.

WS6981 WestJet Flight: Chicago to Detroit Route Map

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