Likely delayed: there are delays at WN 438's airports as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 79.1% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 9m. 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 2 of 3 (DEN → BWI): Should be in the air from DEN, scheduled to land at BWI at 9:00 PM local time. 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.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| CMH → RSW Columbus, OH to Fort Myers, FL | 6:25 AM → 8:50 AM | 97% |
| DEN → BWI Denver, CO to Baltimore, MD | 3:40 PM → 9:00 PM | 17% |
| AUS → ATL Austin, TX to Atlanta, GA | 7:50 PM → 11:10 PM | 69% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 438?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 79.1% |
| Average delay when late | 69 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 91 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 438
WN 438 was most reliable on Sundays (92% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (62%).
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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
We show airport-wide airport status, not this flight's gate or live position. For that, check the Southwest app.
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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 438 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 438 usually on time?
WN 438 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 79.1% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 69 minutes when late.
How often is WN 438 cancelled?
0% of WN 438 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.