No delays reported for WN 173 (BNA→LAS, BOI→DEN, ANC→DEN) as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 64.5% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 11m. None were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at BNA, LAS, BOI, DEN, ANC.
May not fly today
Leg 3 of 3 (ANC → DEN): Next leg ANC → DEN, scheduled 10:25 PM local time. No delays at ANC right now. This flight number flew about 5 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: Medium 0% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; rough weather at ANC.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| BNA → LAS Nashville, TN to Las Vegas, NV | 6:00 AM → 7:50 AM | 92% |
| BOI → DEN Boise, ID to Denver, CO | 2:25 PM → 4:20 PM | 53% |
| ANC → DEN Anchorage, AK to Denver, CO | 10:25 PM → 5:35 AM | 56% |
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How reliable is WN 173?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 64.5% |
| Average delay when late | 71 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0.9% |
| Flights tracked | 108 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 173
WN 173 was most reliable on Tuesdays (85% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (38%).
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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 173 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at BNA, LAS, BOI, DEN, ANC. Checked 6:47 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Southwest app.
Is WN 173 usually on time?
WN 173 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 64.5% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 71 minutes when late.
How often is WN 173 cancelled?
0% of WN 173 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.