Possible delays for WN 2818 (OAK→LGB, MSP→MDW, MDW→MCO) as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 69.2% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 1m. 1.1% of flights were cancelled. MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)).
High cancellation risk
Leg 1 of 3 (OAK → LGB): Next leg OAK → LGB, scheduled 6:45 AM local time. No delays at OAK right now. This flight number flew about 5 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today. Line up a backup option.
1.1% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; MCO has major delays; rough weather at OAK.
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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| OAK → LGB Oakland, CA to Long Beach, CA | 6:45 AM → 8:10 AM | 100% |
| MSP → MDW Minneapolis, MN to Chicago, IL | 9:50 AM → 11:20 AM | 81% |
| MDW → MCO Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL | 11:00 AM → 2:35 PM | 56% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 2818?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 69.2% |
| Average delay when late | 61 min |
| Cancelled | 1.1% |
| Diverted | 3.2% |
| Flights tracked | 95 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 2818
WN 2818 was most reliable on Wednesdays (81% on time) and least reliable on Sundays (33%).
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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.
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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 2818 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 2818 usually on time?
WN 2818 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 69.2% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 61 minutes when late.
How often is WN 2818 cancelled?
1.1% of WN 2818 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.