Likely delayed: there are delays at WN 249's airports as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 72% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 5m. 1.1% 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 3 of 3 (AUS → ABQ): Likely delayed: AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes). Scheduled to leave at 10:25 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 1.1% 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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| DEN → BUR Denver, CO to Burbank, CA | 9:00 AM → 10:25 AM | 92% |
| MDW → SRQ Chicago, IL to Sarasota/Bradenton, FL | 1:40 PM → 5:20 PM | 86% |
| AUS → ABQ Austin, TX to Albuquerque, NM | 10:25 PM → 11:15 PM | 74% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 249?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 72% |
| Average delay when late | 65 min |
| Cancelled | 1.1% |
| Diverted | 1.1% |
| Flights tracked | 95 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 249
WN 249 was most reliable on Saturdays (93% on time) and least reliable on Sundays (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.
Other flights AUS → ABQ
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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 249 delayed today?
AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Southwest app.
Is WN 249 usually on time?
WN 249 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 72% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 65 minutes when late.
How often is WN 249 cancelled?
1.1% of WN 249 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.