WS 8551 Raleigh-Durham to Detroit Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS8551 from Raleigh-Durham International Airport RDU to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 6th, 2026.
Check the table below for WS8551's most recent flight history:

WS 8551 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 06 14:01 15:39
Delayed
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May 05 12:46 14:19
Unknown
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May 04 12:48 14:34
Unknown
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May 03 12:50 14:28
Unknown
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Apr 30 13:14 14:49
En-Route
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WestJet WS 8551 Raleigh-Durham to Detroit Flight Information

WestJet Flight WS8551 connects Raleigh-Durham, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Raleigh-Durham International Airport RDU and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.

How long is the WS8551 flight from Raleigh-Durham to Detroit?

The average flight time from Raleigh-Durham to Detroit is 1 hour and 26 minutes. The flight distance is 807 km / 501 miles and the average flight speed is 546 km/h / 339 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS8551 Raleigh-Durham to Detroit?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS8551 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WS8551 arriving at?

Flight WS8551 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal M.

When was the latest WS8551 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 15:39.

How else can the flight WS8551 be referenced as?

This WestJet flight can also be referenced as WJA8551, WS 8551, WJA 8551.

How often is flight WS8551 delayed?

On average, 20% of all WS8551 flights are delayed. The average delay is 46 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WS8551 flight or baggage issues?

If your WS8551 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 WS8551 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WS8551 and Raleigh-Durham RDU to Detroit DTW Flights

Other flights departing from Raleigh-Durham RDU: DL5090, DL2164, WN1769, 1L933

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: DL805, DL3733, DL5859, DL2164

All flights connecting Raleigh-Durham RDU to Detroit DTW.

WS8551 WestJet Flight: Raleigh-Durham to Detroit Route Map

WS8551 WestJet Flight Map: Raleigh-Durham to Detroit
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