WN280 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Buffalo to Chicago (SWA280)

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WN 280 Buffalo to Chicago Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 6th, 2026). Latest flight: September 28th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

WN 280 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Buffalo to Chicago

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Sep 28 BUF MDW 13:08 13:20 Delayed Track >
Sep 25 BUF MDW 11:46 11:57 Landed Track >
Sep 24 BUF MDW 11:45 12:04 Landed Track >
Sep 21 BUF MDW 12:03 12:25 Landed Track >
Sep 18 BUF MDW 11:53 12:12 Landed Track >
Sep 17 BUF MDW 13:05 13:22 Delayed Track >
Sep 14 BUF MDW 11:49 12:13 Landed Track >
Sep 11 BUF MDW 11:50 12:01 Landed Track >
Sep 10 BUF MDW 12:27 12:45 Landed Late Track >
Sep 07 BUF MDW 11:49 12:05 Landed Track >

Southwest Airlines operates WN 280 from Buffalo to Chicago, a 752 km (467 mi) trip. With 1 h 35 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 1 h 20 min, it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight was scheduled on 28 September 2026.

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About WN 280

Route
Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW
Distance
752 km (467 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 20 min
On time
7 of the last 8
Average delay when late
25 min
Usually departs from
Gate 18

WN 280 FAQ

How long is the WN280 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 35 min. Buffalo to Chicago is 752 km (467 mi).
How often is WN280 late?
1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 25 minutes on average.
Which terminal does WN280 use?
It usually leaves from gate 18 at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does WN280 have?
Also listed as SWA280 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 280.

WN280 and Buffalo BUF to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Buffalo BUF: PT5933, OO3861, YX4751, WN1156

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN2523, WN1155

All flights connecting Buffalo BUF to Chicago MDW.