Likely delayed: there are delays at WN 451's airports as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 43.6% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 58 minutes. 0.8% 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 (LGB → LAS): Next leg LGB → LAS, scheduled 4:10 PM local time. No delays at LGB 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.
0.8% 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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| BNA → AUS Nashville, TN to Austin, TX | 2:30 PM → 4:40 PM | 43% |
| LGB → LAS Long Beach, CA to Las Vegas, NV | 4:10 PM → 5:20 PM | 17% |
| LAS → OMA Las Vegas, NV to Omaha, NE | 6:00 PM → 10:40 PM | 25% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 451?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 43.6% |
| Average delay when late | 58 min |
| Cancelled | 0.8% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 118 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 451
WN 451 was most reliable on Saturdays (71% on time) and least reliable on Mondays (22%).
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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.
Other flights BNA → 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 451 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 451 usually on time?
WN 451 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 43.6% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 58 minutes when late.
How often is WN 451 cancelled?
0.8% of WN 451 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.