WN1281 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Dallas to Fort Lauderdale (SWA1281)

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WN 1281 Dallas to Fort Lauderdale Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 9th, 2026). Latest flight: September 27th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

WN 1281 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Dallas to Fort Lauderdale

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Sep 27 DAL FLL 13:48 17:00 Landed Track >
Sep 20 DAL FLL 13:44 17:07 Landed Late Track >
Sep 13 DAL FLL 13:37 17:16 Landed Late Track >
Aug 30 DAL FLL 13:16 16:40 Landed Track >
Aug 23 DAL FLL 13:20 17:01 Landed Track >
Aug 16 DAL FLL 13:33 16:57 Landed Track >
Aug 09 DAL FLL 13:40 17:12 Landed Late Track >

Southwest Airlines flight WN 1281 links Dallas and Fort Lauderdale, 1,781 km (1,106 mi) apart. The timetable allows 2 h 45 min, but the flight usually takes about 2 h 25 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 27 September 2026, landed on time.

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About WN 1281

Route
Dallas Love Field Airport DAL to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL
Distance
1,781 km (1,106 mi)
Typical flight time
2 h 25 min
On time
4 of the last 7
Average delay when late
22 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

WN 1281 FAQ

How long is the WN1281 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 45 min. Dallas to Fort Lauderdale is 1,781 km (1,106 mi).
How often is WN1281 late?
3 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 22 minutes on average.
Which terminal does WN1281 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does WN1281 have?
Also listed as SWA1281 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 1281.

Southwest Airlines WN1281 News

WN1281 and Dallas DAL to Fort Lauderdale FLL Flights

Other flights departing from Dallas DAL: WN873, WN4280, WN2448

Other flights arriving at Fort Lauderdale FLL: AA550, WN2056, AA2397, WN4547

All flights connecting Dallas DAL to Fort Lauderdale FLL.