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WS8979 Flight Status WestJet: Melbourne to Toronto (WJA8979)

WS 8979 Melbourne to Toronto Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS8979 from Melbourne International Airport MLB to Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 30th, 2026.
Check the table below for WS8979's most recent flight history:

WS 8979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 30 13:13 15:59
Delayed
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May 28 12:48 15:20
Landed Late
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May 09 14:32 17:02
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WestJet WS 8979 Melbourne to Toronto Flight Information

WestJet Flight WS8979 connects Melbourne, United States to Toronto, Canada, taking off from Melbourne International Airport MLB and landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ.

How long is the WS8979 flight from Melbourne to Toronto?

The average flight time from Melbourne to Toronto is 2 hours and 36 minutes. The flight distance is 1734 km / 1078 miles and the average flight speed is 668 km/h / 415 mph.

How many WS8979 flights are operated per week?

1 flight per week. The flight WS8979 is operated on Saturday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS8979 Melbourne to Toronto?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS8979 is 4/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WS8979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 15:59.

How else can the flight WS8979 be referenced as?

This WestJet flight can also be referenced as WJA8979, WS 8979, WJA 8979.

How often is flight WS8979 delayed?

On average, 100% of all WS8979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 62 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WS8979 flight or baggage issues?

If your WS8979 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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WS8979 and Melbourne MLB to Toronto YYZ Flights

Other flights departing from Melbourne MLB: AA5299, DL3127, S5641, S5638

Other flights arriving at Toronto YYZ: AV324, UA1874, AC457, AC8204

All flights connecting Melbourne MLB to Toronto YYZ.

WS8979 WestJet Flight: Melbourne to Toronto Route Map

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