WS 8561 Columbus to Detroit Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS8561 from Port Columbus International Airport CMH to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on July 28th, 2025.
Check the table below for WS8561's most recent flight history:

WS 8561 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 28 15:45 16:09
En-Route
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Jul 28 19:06 19:54
Landed
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WestJet WS 8561 Columbus to Detroit Flight Information

WestJet Flight WS8561 connects Columbus, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Port Columbus International Airport CMH and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.

How long is the WS8561 flight from Columbus to Detroit?

The average flight time from Columbus to Detroit is 48 minutes. The flight distance is 249 km / 155 miles and the average flight speed is 467 km/h / 290 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS8561 Columbus to Detroit?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS8561 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WS8561 arriving at?

Flight WS8561 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal M.

When was the latest WS8561 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, July 28th, 2025 with the flight status being En-Route on 16:09.

How else can the flight WS8561 be referenced as?

This WestJet flight can also be referenced as WJA8561, WS 8561, WJA 8561.

How often is flight WS8561 delayed?

On average, 50% of all WS8561 flights are delayed. The average delay is 9 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WS8561 flight or baggage issues?

If your WS8561 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 WS8561 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WS8561 and Columbus CMH to Detroit DTW Flights

Other flights departing from Columbus CMH: WN1393, WN755, WN2089, DL4962

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: NK1540, NK1256, AA4231, DL4962

All flights connecting Columbus CMH to Detroit DTW.

WS8561 WestJet Flight: Columbus to Detroit Route Map

WS8561 WestJet Flight Map: Columbus to Detroit
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