Likely delayed: there are delays at WN 2535's airports as of 6:51 PM ET. It arrived on time 68% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 42 minutes. 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 1 of 3 (FLL → DCA): Next leg FLL → DCA, scheduled 11:40 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. Live position: adsb.lol (open data, ODbL).
Book a backup seat FLL → AUSThis flight is cancelled often; a refundable backup costs little
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
|---|---|---|
| FLL → DCA Fort Lauderdale, FL to Washington, DC | 11:40 AM → 2:20 PM | 71% |
| JAX → STL Jacksonville, FL to St. Louis, MO | 2:00 PM → 3:10 PM | 75% |
| STL → AUS St. Louis, MO to Austin, TX | 3:45 PM → 5:45 PM | 67% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 2535?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 68% |
| Average delay when late | 42 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 2.6% |
| Flights tracked | 77 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 2535
WN 2535 was most reliable on Fridays (76% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (59%).
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| Tuesday | Too few flights |
| Wednesday | Too few flights |
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| Saturday | Too few flights |
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Why it runs late
| Late-arriving plane | |
| Airline (crew, maintenance) | |
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| Extreme weather |
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 2535 delayed today?
AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:51 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Southwest app.
Is WN 2535 usually on time?
WN 2535 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 68% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 42 minutes when late.
How often is WN 2535 cancelled?
0% of WN 2535 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.