Southwest Airlines WN281 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Southwest Airlines WN281 takes off from Austin (AUS) United States to Dallas (DAL) United States. It's operated by Southwest Airlines. The plane leaves Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at 18:20 04 March 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Dallas Love Field at 19:25 04 March 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 2 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of WN281 is Diverted to AUS Austin

WN281 - SWA281 Southwest Airlines (WN)
AUS Austin United States
Flight AUS to DAL
DAL Dallas United States
Diverted to AUS Austin
Departure Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
IATA: AUSICAO: KAUS
Scheduled 18:20 04 March 2026
Actual 19:10 04 March 2026
None 15
Arrival Dallas Love Field
IATA: DALICAO: KDAL
Scheduled 19:25 04 March 2026
Actual 21:30 04 March 2026
None None
WN281 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 303 kms / 188 miles
Airline
  • Southwest Airlines
  • IATA: WN
  • ICAO: SWA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 143
  • Freight capacity: 8.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-700 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: F-KMYR3
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Austin: Wednesday 2026-03-04 23:05 PM
  • Current Time in Dallas: Wednesday 2026-03-04 23:05 PM

Southwest Airlines WN281 Flight Statistics

Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
FLIGHT NO WN281
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-700 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
ON TIME 7
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 18
DELAYED 12
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 46
DELAYED 13
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 67
DELAYED 16
CANCELLED 1
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Southwest Airlines WN281 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Mon 23 Feb
Scheduled On time
Austin (AUS) 2026-02-23T17:20
Dallas (DAL) 2026-02-23T18:25
Thu 19 Feb
Scheduled On time
Austin (AUS) 2026-02-19T17:20
Dallas (DAL) 2026-02-19T18:25
Tue 17 Feb
Departed Delayed by 36m
Austin (AUS) 2026-02-17T17:20
Dallas (DAL) 2026-02-17T18:25
2026-02-17T18:10
Mon 16 Feb
Scheduled On time
Austin (AUS) 2026-02-16T18:10
Dallas (DAL) 2026-02-16T19:15
Thu 12 Feb
In Gate
Austin (AUS) 2026-02-12 18:10
Dallas (DAL) 2026-02-12 19:15
2026-02-12 19:08
2026-02-12 19:53
Tue 10 Feb
Scheduled On time
Austin (AUS) 2026-02-10T18:20
Dallas (DAL) 2026-02-10T19:25
Sun 08 Feb
Scheduled On time
Austin (AUS) 2026-02-08T18:20
Dallas (DAL) 2026-02-08T19:25
Sat 07 Feb
Arrived On time
Austin (AUS) 2026-02-07T11:15
Dallas (DAL) 2026-02-07T14:45
2026-02-07T11:15
2026-02-07T14:39
Thu 05 Feb
Scheduled Delayed by 22m
Austin (AUS) 2026-02-05T17:20
Dallas (DAL) 2026-02-05T18:25
Sat 31 Jan
Arrived On time
Austin (AUS) 2026-01-31T11:15
Dallas (DAL) 2026-01-31T14:45
2026-01-31T11:16
2026-01-31T14:39

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Southwest Airlines Flight WN281 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Southwest Airlines WN281 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 303 km (188 miles).

What is the current status of Southwest Airlines WN281 flight?

The current status of flight Southwest Airlines WN281 is Diverted to AUS Austin.

What type of aircraft is used for the Southwest Airlines WN281 flight?

All Southwest Airlines WN281 flights are operated using Boeing 737-700 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

How many Southwest Airlines WN281 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Southwest Airlines WN281 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .