WS 8979 Montreal to Toronto Flight Status

WestJet Flight WS8979 from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport YUL to Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on January 1st, 2026.
Check the table below for WS8979's most recent flight history:

WS 8979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jan 01 20:40 20:49
Unknown
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Nov 22 07:08 08:03
Delayed
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Aug 31 09:48 10:41
Landed
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Aug 13 19:59 21:03
En-Route
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WestJet WS 8979 Montreal to Toronto Flight Information

WestJet Flight WS8979 connects Montreal, Canada to Toronto, Canada, taking off from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport YUL and landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ.

How long is the WS8979 flight from Montreal to Toronto?

The average flight time from Montreal to Toronto is 54 minutes. The flight distance is 507 km / 315 miles and the average flight speed is 520 km/h / 323 mph.

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

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS8979 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WS8979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 with the flight status being Unknown on 20:49.

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, 50% of all WS8979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 32 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.

See our WS8979 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WS8979 and Montreal YUL to Toronto YYZ Flights

Other flights departing from Montreal YUL: AC315, RV1707, AF349, RV1707

Other flights arriving at Toronto YYZ: RV1803, UA4662, PD312, UA5933

All flights connecting Montreal YUL to Toronto YYZ.

WS8979 WestJet Flight: Montreal to Toronto Route Map

WS8979 WestJet Flight Map: Montreal to Toronto
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