No delays reported for WN 1496 (DAL→ELP, DAL→MEM, MEM→BNA) as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 66.3% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 50 minutes. None were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at DAL, ELP, MEM, BNA.
May not fly today
Leg 1 of 3 (DAL → ELP): Next leg DAL → ELP, scheduled 1:10 PM local time. No delays at DAL right now. This flight number flew about 1 day a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: Low 0% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DAL → ELP Dallas, TX to El Paso, TX | 1:10 PM → 1:50 PM | 75% |
| DAL → MEM Dallas, TX to Memphis, TN | 2:10 PM → 3:35 PM | 62% |
| MEM → BNA Memphis, TN to Nashville, TN | 4:15 PM → 5:15 PM | 38% |
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How reliable is WN 1496?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 66.3% |
| Average delay when late | 50 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 1.1% |
| Flights tracked | 90 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 1496
WN 1496 was most reliable on Mondays (80% on time) and least reliable on Wednesdays (57%).
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| Thursday | Too few flights |
| Friday | Too few flights |
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Why it runs late
| Late-arriving plane | |
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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 1496 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at DAL, ELP, MEM, BNA. Checked 6:47 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Southwest app.
Is WN 1496 usually on time?
WN 1496 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 66.3% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 50 minutes when late.
How often is WN 1496 cancelled?
0% of WN 1496 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.