WN 1282 Chicago to Austin Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1282 from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to Austin Bergstrom International Airport AUS is not scheduled for today October 17th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 14th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN1282's most recent flight history:

WN 1282 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 14 21:18 23:30
Landed
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Oct 13 22:22 00:35
Delayed
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Oct 07 20:47 22:51
Landed
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Oct 06 21:44 23:55
Landed Late
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Southwest Airlines WN 1282 Chicago to Austin Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1282 connects Chicago, United States to Austin, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Austin Bergstrom International Airport AUS.

How long is the WN1282 flight from Chicago to Austin?

The average flight time from Chicago to Austin is 2 hours and 10 minutes. The flight distance is 1565 km / 972 miles and the average flight speed is 723 km/h / 449 mph.

How many WN1282 flights are operated per week?

2 flights per week. The flight WN1282 is operated on Wednesday and Thursday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN1282 Chicago to Austin?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN1282 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN1282 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, October 15th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 23:30.

How else can the flight WN1282 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA1282, WN 1282, SWA 1282.

How often is flight WN1282 delayed?

On average, 75% of all WN1282 flights are delayed. The average delay is 40 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN1282 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN1282 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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WN1282 and Chicago MDW to Austin AUS Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN1271, WN2950, WN4133, WN4408

Other flights arriving at Austin AUS: AS372, DL1335, WN2695, OO3669

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Austin AUS.

WN1282 Southwest Airlines Flight: Chicago to Austin Route Map

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