Possible delays for WN 972 (BUR→STS, DEN→SLC, MCO→BDL) as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 62.1% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 48 minutes. None were cancelled. MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)).
May not fly today
Leg 2 of 3 (DEN → SLC): Scheduled to leave DEN at 4:45 PM local time. This flight number flew about 2 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: Medium 0% 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 |
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| BUR → STS Burbank, CA to Santa Rosa, CA | 12:15 PM → 1:40 PM | 88% |
| DEN → SLC Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT | 4:45 PM → 6:15 PM | 17% |
| MCO → BDL Orlando, FL to Hartford, CT | 8:05 PM → 10:55 PM | 74% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 972?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 62.1% |
| Average delay when late | 48 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 103 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 972
WN 972 was most reliable on Sundays (71% on time) and least reliable on Mondays (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.
Other flights MCO → BDL
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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 972 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 972 usually on time?
WN 972 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 62.1% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 48 minutes when late.
How often is WN 972 cancelled?
0% of WN 972 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.