Likely delayed: there are delays at WN 1418's airports as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 51.3% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 54 minutes. 1.7% of flights were cancelled. SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
Likely delayed
Leg 1 of 3 (SFO → LAX): Likely delayed: SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes). Scheduled to leave at 5:20 PM local time. This flight number flew about 1 day a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: Medium 1.7% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; SFO has major delays.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check Southwest for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
|---|---|---|
| SFO → LAX San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA | 5:20 PM → 7:00 PM | 44% |
| LAX → PHX Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ | 7:40 PM → 9:05 PM | 38% |
| PHX → SEA Phoenix, AZ to Seattle, WA | 9:45 PM → 12:40 AM | 31% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 1418?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 51.3% |
| Average delay when late | 54 min |
| Cancelled | 1.7% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 115 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 1418
WN 1418 was most reliable on Mondays (86% on time) and least reliable on Wednesdays (30%).
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| Thursday | Too few flights |
| Friday | Too few flights |
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Southwest to the Department of Transportation.
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Live status at its airports
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is WN 1418 delayed today?
SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:47 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Southwest app.
Is WN 1418 usually on time?
WN 1418 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 51.3% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 54 minutes when late.
How often is WN 1418 cancelled?
1.7% of WN 1418 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.