Likely delayed: there are delays at WN 4001's airports as of 6:51 PM ET. It arrived on time 31.6% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 10m. 7.9% of flights 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 2 of 3 (TPA → AUS): Next leg TPA → AUS, scheduled 6:55 PM local time. No delays at TPA 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.
7.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BNA → ALB Nashville, TN to Albany, NY | 12:10 PM → 3:20 PM | 50% |
| TPA → AUS Tampa, FL to Austin, TX | 6:55 PM → 8:25 PM | 29% |
| LGA → MCI New York, NY to Kansas City, MO | 9:40 PM → 11:40 PM | 25% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 4001?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 31.6% |
| Average delay when late | 70 min |
| Cancelled | 7.9% |
| Diverted | 1.6% |
| Flights tracked | 63 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 4001
WN 4001 was most reliable on Wednesdays (50% on time) and least reliable on Fridays (0%).
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| Saturday | Too few flights |
| Sunday | Too few flights |
Why it runs late
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| Extreme weather |
Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Southwest to the Department of Transportation.
Other flights TPA → AUS
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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 4001 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 4001 usually on time?
WN 4001 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 31.6% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 70 minutes when late.
How often is WN 4001 cancelled?
7.9% of WN 4001 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.