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WS8159 Flight Status WestJet: Richmond to Detroit (WJA8159)

WS 8159 Richmond to Detroit Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS8159 from Richmond Airport RIC to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 1st, 2025.
Check the table below for WS8159's most recent flight history:

WS 8159 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 01 17:34 18:53
Landed
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Sep 30 17:27 18:39
Landed
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Sep 29 17:20 18:34
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Sep 24 17:18 18:35
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WestJet WS 8159 Richmond to Detroit Flight Information

WestJet Flight WS8159 connects Richmond, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Richmond Airport RIC and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.

How long is the WS8159 flight from Richmond to Detroit?

The average flight time from Richmond to Detroit is 1 hour and 15 minutes. The flight distance is 734 km / 456 miles and the average flight speed is 584 km/h / 363 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS8159 Richmond to Detroit?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS8159 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WS8159 arriving at?

Flight WS8159 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal M.

When was the latest WS8159 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 18:53.

How else can the flight WS8159 be referenced as?

This WestJet flight can also be referenced as WJA8159, WS 8159, WJA 8159.

How often is flight WS8159 delayed?

On average, 0% of all WS8159 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WS8159 flight or baggage issues?

If your WS8159 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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WS8159 and Richmond RIC to Detroit DTW Flights

Other flights departing from Richmond RIC: AA4141, DL3854, AA2348, DL3811

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: DL4649, DL4132, DL4097, DL3854

All flights connecting Richmond RIC to Detroit DTW.

WS8159 WestJet Flight: Richmond to Detroit Route Map

WS8159 WestJet Flight Map: Richmond to Detroit
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