Likely delayed: there are delays at WN 442's airports as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 76.5% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 59 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 3 of 3 (AMA → DAL): Next leg AMA → DAL, scheduled 5:50 PM local time. No delays at AMA 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, AMA.
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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| BHM → MDW Birmingham, AL to Chicago, IL | 5:00 AM → 6:50 AM | 100% |
| AUS → STL Austin, TX to St. Louis, MO | 11:00 AM → 1:05 PM | 81% |
| AMA → DAL Amarillo, TX to Dallas, TX | 5:50 PM → 7:05 PM | 75% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 442?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 76.5% |
| Average delay when late | 59 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 132 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 442
WN 442 was most reliable on Saturdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Sundays (52%).
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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 442 delayed today?
AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:47 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Southwest app.
Is WN 442 usually on time?
WN 442 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 76.5% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 59 minutes when late.
How often is WN 442 cancelled?
0% of WN 442 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.