Southwest Airlines WN1281 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Southwest Airlines WN1281 takes off from Buffalo (BUF) United States to Tampa (TPA) United States. It's operated by Southwest Airlines. The plane leaves Buffalo Niagara International Airport at 07:05 22 March 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Tampa International Airport at 09:55 22 March 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 2 hours 50 minutes.

Current status of WN1281 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 43 minutes

WN1281 - SWA1281 Southwest Airlines (WN)
BUF Buffalo United States
Flight BUF to TPA
TPA Tampa United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 43 minutes
Departure Buffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA: BUFICAO: KBUF
Scheduled 07:05 22 March 2026
None 18
Arrival Tampa International Airport
IATA: TPAICAO: KTPA
Scheduled 09:55 22 March 2026
None C34
WN1281 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1694 kms / 1053 miles
Airline
  • Southwest Airlines
  • IATA: WN
  • ICAO: SWA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Thursday, Friday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 175
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-700 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: F-KELP3
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Buffalo: Sunday 2026-03-22 03:22 AM
  • Current Time in Tampa: Sunday 2026-03-22 03:22 AM

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Southwest Airlines Flight WN1281 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Southwest Airlines WN1281 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 1694 km (1053 miles).

What is the current status of Southwest Airlines WN1281 flight?

The current status of flight Southwest Airlines WN1281 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Southwest Airlines WN1281 flight?

All Southwest Airlines WN1281 flights are operated using Boeing 737-700 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

How many Southwest Airlines WN1281 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight Southwest Airlines WN1281 is operated on Monday, Thursday, Friday.