Likely delayed: there are delays at WN 4798's airports as of 6:53 PM ET. It arrived on time 60.3% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 48 minutes. 2.7% of flights were cancelled. AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes); MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
High cancellation risk
Leg 2 of 3 (MSY → BWI): Not seen in the air yet, 58 min after its scheduled 4:55 PM departure from MSY. It may be delayed, out of receiver range, or not flying today. This flight number flew about 5 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today. Line up a backup option.
2.7% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; MCO, 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. Live position: adsb.lol (open data, ODbL).
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| AUS → PHX Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ | 12:00 PM → 12:30 PM | 100% |
| MSY → BWI New Orleans, LA to Baltimore, MD | 4:55 PM → 8:30 PM | 75% |
| MCO → SDF Orlando, FL to Louisville, KY | 8:40 PM → 10:50 PM | 52% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 4798?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 60.3% |
| Average delay when late | 48 min |
| Cancelled | 2.7% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 75 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 4798
WN 4798 was most reliable on Thursdays (89% on time) and least reliable on Tuesdays (42%).
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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 MCO → SDF
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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 4798 delayed today?
AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes); MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:53 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Southwest app.
Is WN 4798 usually on time?
WN 4798 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 60.3% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 48 minutes when late.
How often is WN 4798 cancelled?
2.7% of WN 4798 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.