Possible delays for WN 989 (LAS→RNO, MCO→MCI, LAX→TUS) as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 65.7% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 39 minutes. None were cancelled. MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)).
May not fly today
Leg 3 of 3 (LAX → TUS): Next leg LAX → TUS, scheduled 5:15 PM local time. No delays at LAX right now. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LAS → RNO Las Vegas, NV to Reno, NV | 6:55 AM → 8:15 AM | 100% |
| MCO → MCI Orlando, FL to Kansas City, MO | 9:05 AM → 10:55 AM | 74% |
| LAX → TUS Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ | 5:15 PM → 6:45 PM | 25% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 989?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 65.7% |
| Average delay when late | 39 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 105 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 989
WN 989 was most reliable on Fridays (88% on time) and least reliable on Wednesdays (46%).
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| Saturday | Too few flights |
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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 989 delayed today?
MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)). Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Southwest app.
Is WN 989 usually on time?
WN 989 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 65.7% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 39 minutes when late.
How often is WN 989 cancelled?
0% of WN 989 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.