Recent Southwest Airlines Flight Delays & Cancellations in the U.S.

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Southwest Airlines flight performance: last 30-day overview

Based on flights tracked last month, compared to the previous 30 days.

Total flights analyzed
143,499
Delayed 1+ hours
9891 ▼ -4.99 %
Delayed 3+ hours
1087 ▲ 0.37 %
Cancelled flights
664 ▼ -38.35 %

Breakdown by flight distance

  • Short flights (under 1,500 km)

    7644

  • Medium flights (1,500 - 3,500 km)

    3834

  • Long flights (3,500+ km)

    151

Worst routes to avoid with Southwest Airlines

  • New York (LGA) → Omaha (OMA)

    7 disrupted out of 32 flights

    21.88%

  • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) → Pittsburgh (PIT)

    4 disrupted out of 25 flights

    16.00%

  • Denver (DEN) → Panama City (ECP)

    3 disrupted out of 24 flights

    12.50%

Updated: 1 October 2026

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