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WN261 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Dallas to Fort Lauderdale (SWA261)

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WN 261 Dallas to Fort Lauderdale Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 from Dallas Love Field Airport DAL to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL is not scheduled for today July 18th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 26th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN261's most recent flight history:

WN 261 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 26 19:37 22:48
Landed
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Oct 19 20:51 00:09
Delayed
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Oct 12 19:18 22:35
Landed
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Oct 05 19:24 22:44
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 261 Dallas to Fort Lauderdale Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 connects Dallas, United States to Fort Lauderdale, United States, taking off from Dallas Love Field Airport DAL and landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL.

How long is the WN261 flight from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale?

The average flight time from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours and 16 minutes. The flight distance is 1781 km / 1106 miles and the average flight speed is 783 km/h / 487 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 Dallas to Fort Lauderdale?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN261 arriving at?

Flight WN261 arrives at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Terminal 1.

When was the latest WN261 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, October 27th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 22:48.

How else can the flight WN261 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA261, WN0261, WN 261, SWA 261.

How often is flight WN261 delayed?

On average, 50% of all WN261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 43 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN261 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN261 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.

See our WN261 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN261 and Dallas DAL to Fort Lauderdale FLL Flights

Other flights departing from Dallas DAL: WN46, WN879, WN2025, WN1249

Other flights arriving at Fort Lauderdale FLL: WN3432, WN3080, G4492, NK2356

All flights connecting Dallas DAL to Fort Lauderdale FLL.

WN261 Southwest Airlines Flight: Dallas to Fort Lauderdale Route Map

WN261 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Dallas to Fort Lauderdale
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