WS8609 Flight Status WestJet: Detroit to San Francisco (WJA8609)

WestJet WS 8609

En-Route

DTW Detroit

Scheduled
20:35
Actual
21:21

Terminal: M | Gate: A12

Departure: Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · local time EST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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SFO San Francisco

Scheduled
22:38
Estimated
22:39

Terminal: 1 | Gate: C7

Arrival: Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · local time PST

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

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Departed 4h 41m ago · landing now 100%

DTW 21:21 SFO 22:39

3,337 km (2,074 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map DTW to SFO Map of the great-circle route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, United States to San Francisco International Airport, United States, 3337 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. UNITED STATES DTW SFO Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 3337 km / 2074 miles · Scheduled Duration: 05:03 · Typical Duration: 04:30

WS 8609 Flight Status & Schedule WestJet Detroit to San Francisco

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 06 DTW SFO 21:21 22:39 En-Route Track >
Nov 05 DTW SFO 20:44 22:07 Landed Track >
Nov 04 DTW SFO 20:45 22:02 Landed Track >
Nov 03 DTW SFO 20:54 22:24 Landed Track >
Nov 02 DTW SFO 21:00 22:33 Landed Track >
Nov 01 DTW SFO 21:32 22:56 Landed Late Track >
Oct 31 DTW SFO 20:26 21:59 Landed Track >
Oct 30 DTW SFO 20:46 22:28 Landed Track >
Oct 29 DTW SFO 20:43 22:22 Landed Track >

WestJet flight WS 8609 links Detroit and San Francisco, 3,337 km (2,074 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The timetable allows 5 h 3 min, but the flight usually takes about 4 h 30 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 21:21, 46 minutes late, and is due in San Francisco at 22:39, 1 minute late.

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About WS 8609

Route
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW to San Francisco International Airport SFO
Distance
3,337 km (2,074 mi)
Typical flight time
4 h 30 min
Flies
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
7 of the last 8
Average delay when late
18 min
Usually departs from
Terminal M

WS 8609 FAQ

How long is the WS8609 flight?
The timetable allows 5 h 3 min. Detroit to San Francisco is 3,337 km (2,074 mi).
How often is WS8609 late?
1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 18 minutes on average.
Which days does WS8609 fly?
Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does WS8609 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal M at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and arrives at Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does WS8609 have?
Also listed as WJA8609 (WestJet's ICAO code) and WS 8609.

WS8609 and Detroit DTW to San Francisco SFO Flights

Flight WS8609 is a code-share WestJet flight of the Delta Air Lines operated DL1327.

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL1316, DL1327, F93565

Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: DL667, DL1327

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to San Francisco SFO.