Likely delayed: there are delays at WN 533's airports as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 62.5% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 49 minutes. None were cancelled. AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
Likely delayed
Leg 1 of 3 (AUS → BNA): Likely delayed: AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes). Scheduled to leave at 6:20 AM local time. This flight number flew about 4 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: High 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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| AUS → BNA Austin, TX to Nashville, TN | 6:20 AM → 8:25 AM | 92% |
| BNA → MSY Nashville, TN to New Orleans, LA | 7:55 AM → 9:30 AM | 100% |
| BNA → HOU Nashville, TN to Houston, TX | 1:55 PM → 3:55 PM | 37% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 533?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 62.5% |
| Average delay when late | 49 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 1% |
| Flights tracked | 105 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 533
WN 533 was most reliable on Saturdays (76% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (38%).
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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.
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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 533 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 533 usually on time?
WN 533 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 62.5% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 49 minutes when late.
How often is WN 533 cancelled?
0% of WN 533 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.