Likely delayed: there are delays at WN 1839's airports as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 70.6% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 53 minutes. 0.8% of flights were cancelled. AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
Likely delayed
Leg 1 of 3 (AUS → SJC): Likely delayed: AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes). Scheduled to leave at 2:40 PM local time. This flight number flew about 3 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: High 0.8% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; AUS has major delays; rough weather at AUS.
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 |
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| AUS → SJC Austin, TX to San Jose, CA | 2:40 PM → 4:15 PM | 58% |
| EUG → SJC Eugene, OR to San Jose, CA | 6:40 PM → 8:15 PM | 77% |
| SJC → BUR San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA | 8:50 PM → 9:55 PM | 67% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 1839?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 70.6% |
| Average delay when late | 53 min |
| Cancelled | 0.8% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 127 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 1839
WN 1839 was most reliable on Mondays (91% on time) and least reliable on Fridays (50%).
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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.
Live status at its airports
We show airport-wide airport status, not this flight's gate or live position. For that, check the Southwest app.
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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 1839 delayed today?
AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 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 1839 usually on time?
WN 1839 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 70.6% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 53 minutes when late.
How often is WN 1839 cancelled?
0.8% of WN 1839 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.