Departure: Wed, Jun 10, 2026
Scheduled:
08:25
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Estimated:
08:35
Arrival: Wed, Jun 10, 2026
Scheduled:
10:30
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WN 261 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 10 08:25 10:30
Scheduled
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Jun 09 09:36 11:47
Delayed
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Southwest Airlines WN 261 St. Louis to San Francisco Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 connects St. Louis, United States to San Francisco, United States, taking off from St. Louis Lambert International Airport STL and landing at San Francisco International Airport SFO.

How long is the WN261 flight from St. Louis to San Francisco?

The average flight time from St. Louis to San Francisco is 4 hours and 11 minutes. The flight distance is 2786 km / 1731 miles and the average flight speed is 674 km/h / 419 mph.

How many WN261 flights are operated per week?

2 flights per week. The flight WN261 is operated on Tuesday and Wednesday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 St. Louis to San Francisco?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN261 is 4.4/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN261 arriving at?

Flight WN261 arrives at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Terminal 2.

When was the latest WN261 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 10:30.

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 77 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 St. Louis STL to San Francisco SFO Flights

Other flights departing from St. Louis STL: WN148, WN2047, WN3910, WN4362

Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: CA985, NH8, B615, DL361

All flights connecting St. Louis STL to San Francisco SFO.

WN261 Southwest Airlines Flight: St. Louis to San Francisco Route Map

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