Possible delays for WN 1956 (DEN→MCI, MCO→BWI, MCI→DAL) as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 83.8% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 54 minutes. 0.8% of flights were cancelled. MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)).
Likely delayed
Leg 2 of 3 (MCO → BWI): Likely delayed: MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)). Scheduled to leave at 7:40 AM local time. This flight number flew about 5 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: Medium 0.8% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; MCO 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 |
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| DEN → MCI Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO | 6:00 AM → 8:35 AM | 100% |
| MCO → BWI Orlando, FL to Baltimore, MD | 7:40 AM → 9:55 AM | 88% |
| MCI → DAL Kansas City, MO to Dallas, TX | 9:10 AM → 10:45 AM | 100% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 1956?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 83.8% |
| Average delay when late | 54 min |
| Cancelled | 0.8% |
| Diverted | 0.8% |
| Flights tracked | 132 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 1956
WN 1956 was most reliable on Wednesdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Mondays (73%).
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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.
Other flights MCO → BWI
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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 1956 delayed today?
MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)). Checked 6:47 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Southwest app.
Is WN 1956 usually on time?
WN 1956 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 83.8% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 54 minutes when late.
How often is WN 1956 cancelled?
0.8% of WN 1956 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.