Possible delays for WN 872 (DAL→LAS, MCO→SDF, SDF→PHX) as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 82.7% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 41 minutes. 0.9% of flights were cancelled. MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)).
May not fly today
Leg 1 of 3 (DAL → LAS): Next leg DAL → LAS, scheduled 6:00 AM local time. No delays at DAL right now, and it usually runs on time. This flight number flew about 4 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: Medium 0.9% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; MCO has major delays.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DAL → LAS Dallas, TX to Las Vegas, NV | 6:00 AM → 6:50 AM | 92% |
| MCO → SDF Orlando, FL to Louisville, KY | 8:00 AM → 10:10 AM | 88% |
| SDF → PHX Louisville, KY to Phoenix, AZ | 10:55 AM → 11:35 AM | 88% |
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How reliable is WN 872?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 82.7% |
| Average delay when late | 41 min |
| Cancelled | 0.9% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 111 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 872
WN 872 was most reliable on Mondays (93% on time) and least reliable on Saturdays (75%).
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| Sunday | Too few flights |
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 872 delayed today?
MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)). Checked 6:47 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Southwest app.
Is WN 872 usually on time?
WN 872 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 82.7% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 41 minutes when late.
How often is WN 872 cancelled?
0.9% of WN 872 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.