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WS8540 Flight Status WestJet: New York to Richmond (WJA8540)

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WS 8540 New York to Richmond Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS8540 from New York LaGuardia Airport LGA to Richmond Airport RIC is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on September 7th, 2025.
Check the table below for WS8540's most recent flight history:

WS 8540 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Sep 07 16:32 17:27
Landed
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Sep 06 13:56 15:11
Landed
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Sep 05 15:55 16:53
Landed
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Sep 04 16:51 18:04
Landed Late
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Sep 03 16:03 16:58
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WestJet WS 8540 New York to Richmond Flight Information

WestJet Flight WS8540 connects New York, United States to Richmond, United States, taking off from New York LaGuardia Airport LGA and landing at Richmond Airport RIC.

How long is the WS8540 flight from New York to Richmond?

The average flight time from New York to Richmond is 58 minutes. The flight distance is 470 km / 292 miles and the average flight speed is 487 km/h / 302 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS8540 New York to Richmond?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS8540 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WS8540 arriving at?

Flight WS8540 arrives at Richmond Airport (RIC) Terminal A.

When was the latest WS8540 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, September 7th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 17:27.

How else can the flight WS8540 be referenced as?

This WestJet flight can also be referenced as WJA8540, WS 8540, WJA 8540.

How often is flight WS8540 delayed?

On average, 11% of all WS8540 flights are delayed. The average delay is 27 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WS8540 flight or baggage issues?

If your WS8540 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 WS8540 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WS8540 and New York LGA to Richmond RIC Flights

Other flights departing from New York LGA: WN4542, DL5333, DL5664, DL5476

Other flights arriving at Richmond RIC: DL5333, WN4025, K5406, TF4612

All flights connecting New York LGA to Richmond RIC.

WS8540 WestJet Flight: New York to Richmond Route Map

WS8540 WestJet Flight Map: New York to Richmond
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