Likely delayed: there are delays at WN 1848's airports as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 69.6% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 18m. None were cancelled. AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
High cancellation risk
Leg 2 of 3 (FLL → AUS): Next leg FLL → AUS, scheduled 9:25 AM local time. No delays at FLL right now. This flight number flew about 3 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today. Line up a backup option.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AUS → MSY Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA | 8:35 AM → 10:00 AM | 100% |
| FLL → AUS Fort Lauderdale, FL to Austin, TX | 9:25 AM → 11:15 AM | 67% |
| MCI → LGA Kansas City, MO to New York, NY | 1:10 PM → 4:55 PM | 44% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 1848?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 69.6% |
| Average delay when late | 78 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 4.2% |
| Flights tracked | 96 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 1848
WN 1848 was most reliable on Fridays (76% on time) and least reliable on Saturdays (59%).
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| Tuesday | Too few flights |
| Wednesday | Too few flights |
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Why it runs late
| Late-arriving plane | |
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| Extreme weather |
Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Southwest to the Department of Transportation.
Other flights FLL → AUS
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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 1848 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 1848 usually on time?
WN 1848 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 69.6% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 78 minutes when late.
How often is WN 1848 cancelled?
0% of WN 1848 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.