How long is the WN1281 flight?

The timetable allows 1 h 30 min. Kansas City to Dallas is 742 km (461 mi).

Which terminal does WN1281 use?

It usually arrives at Terminal 1 at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). 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.

WN1281 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Kansas City to Dallas (SWA1281)

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WN 1281 Kansas City to Dallas Flight Status

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

This flight continues to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): WN1281 Dallas to Fort Lauderdale departs at 13:05 local time on Sep 27.

WN 1281 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Kansas City to Dallas

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Sep 27	MCI	DAL	11:21	12:37	Landed	Track >
Sep 20	MCI	DAL	11:25	12:36	Landed	Track >
Sep 13	MCI	DAL	11:17	12:28	Landed	Track >
Sep 06	MCI	DAL	14:32	15:38	Landed	Track >
Aug 30	MCI	DAL	11:06	12:11	Landed	Track >
Aug 23	MCI	DAL	11:08	12:14	Landed	Track >
Aug 16	MCI	DAL	11:15	12:23	Landed	Track >
Aug 09	MCI	DAL	11:16	12:24	Landed	Track >

Southwest Airlines flight WN 1281 links Kansas City and Dallas, 742 km (461 mi) apart. The timetable allows 1 h 30 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h 10 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: Kansas City International Airport MCI to Dallas Love Field Airport DAL
Distance: 742 km (461 mi)
Typical flight time: 1 h 10 min
On time: 8 of the last 8

WN 1281 FAQ

How long is the WN1281 flight?: The timetable allows 1 h 30 min. Kansas City to Dallas is 742 km (461 mi).
How often is WN1281 late?: None of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which terminal does WN1281 use?: It usually arrives at Terminal 1 at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). 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

Incident WN1281 - Southwest B38M over Pacific on Aug 15th 2022, hydraulic problem

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