No delays reported for WN 492 (SMF→KOA, TPA→MKE, MKE→DEN) as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 60% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 54 minutes. None were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at SMF, KOA, TPA, MKE, DEN.
May not fly today
Leg 2 of 3 (TPA → MKE): Should be in the air from TPA, scheduled to land at MKE at 6:50 PM local time. This flight number flew about 3 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: Low 0% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
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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| SMF → KOA Sacramento, CA to Kona, HI | 10:15 AM → 12:40 PM | 89% |
| TPA → MKE Tampa, FL to Milwaukee, WI | 5:05 PM → 6:50 PM | 51% |
| MKE → DEN Milwaukee, WI to Denver, CO | 6:20 PM → 8:05 PM | 40% |
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How reliable is WN 492?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 60% |
| Average delay when late | 54 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 1% |
| Flights tracked | 96 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 492
WN 492 was most reliable on Sundays (85% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (33%).
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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 492 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at SMF, KOA, TPA, MKE, DEN. Checked 6:47 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Southwest app.
Is WN 492 usually on time?
WN 492 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 60% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 54 minutes when late.
How often is WN 492 cancelled?
0% of WN 492 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.