WS 8579 Knoxville to New York Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS8579 from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport TYS to New York LaGuardia Airport LGA is not scheduled for today June 13th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on June 11th, 2026.
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WS 8579 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 11 17:35 19:44
Cancelled
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Jun 10 19:10 20:53
Delayed
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Jun 09 17:39 19:16
Landed
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Jun 08 18:17 19:55
Landed
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Jun 07 19:57 21:29
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WestJet WS 8579 Knoxville to New York Flight Information

WestJet Flight WS8579 connects Knoxville, United States to New York, United States, taking off from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport TYS and landing at New York LaGuardia Airport LGA.

How long is the WS8579 flight from Knoxville to New York?

The average flight time from Knoxville to New York is 1 hour and 37 minutes. The flight distance is 1041 km / 647 miles and the average flight speed is 610 km/h / 379 mph.

How many WS8579 flights are operated per week?

4 flights per week. The flight WS8579 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS8579 Knoxville to New York?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS8579 is 4.4/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WS8579 arriving at?

Flight WS8579 arrives at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Terminal C.

When was the latest WS8579 flight?

The latest flight was scheduled for Thursday, June 11th, 2026 but was cancelled.

How else can the flight WS8579 be referenced as?

This WestJet flight can also be referenced as WJA8579, WS 8579, WJA 8579.

How often is flight WS8579 delayed?

On average, 60% of all WS8579 flights are delayed. The average delay is 61 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WS8579 flight or baggage issues?

If your WS8579 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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WS8579 and Knoxville TYS to New York LGA Flights

Other flights departing from Knoxville TYS: AA2876, DL5455, UA5469, G43022

Other flights arriving at New York LGA: B6472, AA1060, DL5455, AC8644

All flights connecting Knoxville TYS to New York LGA.

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