WestJet WS8261 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight WestJet WS8261 takes off from Minneapolis (MSP) United States to Detroit (DTW) United States. It's operated by WestJet Airlines. The plane leaves Minneapolis Airport at 16:00 18 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 18:46 18 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 46 minutes.

Current status of WS8261 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 19 minutes

WS8261 - WJA8261 WestJet Airlines (WS)
MSP Minneapolis United States
Flight MSP to DTW
DTW Detroit United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 19 minutes
Departure Minneapolis Airport
IATA: MSPICAO: KMSP
Scheduled 16:00 18 January 2026
Actual 15:56 18 January 2026
1 F5
Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 18:46 18 January 2026
Estimated 18:53 18 January 2026
M A18
WS8261 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 2902, KL 5635, VS 1762
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 46 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 849 kms / 528 miles
Airline
  • WestJet Airlines
  • IATA: WS
  • ICAO: WJA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 160
  • Freight capacity: 17.8 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: WJA8261
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Minneapolis: Sunday 2026-01-18 16:34 PM
  • Current Time in Detroit: Sunday 2026-01-18 17:34 PM

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WestJet Flight WS8261 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for WestJet WS8261 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 46 minutes, with the flight distance of 849 km (528 miles).

What is the current status of WestJet WS8261 flight?

The current status of flight WestJet WS8261 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the WestJet WS8261 flight?

All WestJet WS8261 flights are operated using Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

When does the flight WestJet WS8261 arrive?

Flight WestJet WS8261 arrives at 18:46.

Which terminal the flight WestJet WS8261 is arriving at?

Flight WestJet WS8261 arrives in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at Terminal M.

How many WestJet WS8261 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight WestJet WS8261 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.