Possible delays for WN 291 (MCO→SJU, LGA→MDW, SMF→EUG) as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 68.5% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 49 minutes. 3.1% of flights were cancelled. MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)).
High cancellation risk
Leg 3 of 3 (SMF → EUG): Next leg SMF → EUG, scheduled 8:25 PM local time. No delays at SMF 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.
3.1% 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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| MCO → SJU Orlando, FL to San Juan, PR | 12:30 PM → 3:30 PM | 67% |
| LGA → MDW New York, NY to Chicago, IL | 1:35 PM → 3:00 PM | 67% |
| SMF → EUG Sacramento, CA to Eugene, OR | 8:25 PM → 9:50 PM | 66% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 291?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 68.5% |
| Average delay when late | 49 min |
| Cancelled | 3.1% |
| Diverted | 1% |
| Flights tracked | 96 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 291
WN 291 was most reliable on Tuesdays (87% on time) and least reliable on Wednesdays (53%).
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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.
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 291 delayed today?
MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)). Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Southwest app.
Is WN 291 usually on time?
WN 291 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 68.5% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 49 minutes when late.
How often is WN 291 cancelled?
3.1% of WN 291 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.