WestJet WS8261 flight status now

Current status of WS8261 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 11 hours, 40 minutes

WS8261 - WJA8261 WestJet Airlines (WS)
MSP Minneapolis United States
Flight MSP to DTW
DTW Detroit United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 11 hours, 40 minutes
Departure Minneapolis Airport
IATA: MSPICAO: KMSP
Scheduled 16:58 18 November 2025
1 G22
Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 19:40 18 November 2025
Estimated 19:35 18 November 2025
M A15
WS8261 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 2902, KL 5635, VS 1762
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 42 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: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: WJA8261
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Minneapolis: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:18 AM
  • Current Time in Detroit: Tuesday 2025-11-18 06:18 AM

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 16:58 18 November 2025 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 19:40 18 November 2025 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 42 minutes.

Similar flight route from Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Virgin Atlantic VS1760
Virgin Atlantic 		18/11/2025
19:51 		1 hours 44 minutes
22:35
FedEx FX603
FedEx 		18/11/2025
07:46 		0 minutes
09:57
Delta DL1484
Delta 		18/11/2025
19:51 		1 hours 44 minutes
22:35
WestJet WS8260
WestJet 		18/11/2025
06:10 		1 hours 45 minutes
08:55
KLM KL5635
KLM 		18/11/2025
16:58 		1 hours 42 minutes
19:40
Delta DL1476
Delta 		18/11/2025
16:58 		1 hours 28 minutes
19:40
KLM KL5637
KLM 		18/11/2025
12:45 		1 hours 27 minutes
15:26
WestJet WS8262
WestJet 		18/11/2025
08:50 		1 hours 29 minutes
11:35

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Detroit?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 42 minutes, with the flight distance of 849 km (528 miles).

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

All WestJet WS8261 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

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.