Likely delayed: there are delays at WN 651's airports as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 64.5% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 50 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 (DEN → HDN): Next leg DEN → HDN, scheduled 6:10 PM local time. No delays at DEN 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.
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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| CVG → AUS Cincinnati, OH to Austin, TX | 11:10 AM → 12:45 PM | 92% |
| BNA → PWM Nashville, TN to Portland, ME | 11:40 AM → 3:05 PM | 58% |
| DEN → HDN Denver, CO to Hayden, CO | 6:10 PM → 7:20 PM | 50% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 651?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 64.5% |
| Average delay when late | 50 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 110 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 651
WN 651 was most reliable on Mondays (83% on time) and least reliable on Wednesdays (50%).
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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 651 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 651 usually on time?
WN 651 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 64.5% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 50 minutes when late.
How often is WN 651 cancelled?
0% of WN 651 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.