WN 2978 Las Vegas to Buffalo Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN2978 from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport LAS to Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on March 4th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN2978's most recent flight history:

WN 2978 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Mar 04 15:10 21:54
Landed
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Mar 03 16:27 23:06
Delayed
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Feb 25 15:04 21:42
Landed
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Feb 24 15:43 22:31
Landed Late
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Feb 18 15:03 21:26
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 2978 Las Vegas to Buffalo Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN2978 connects Las Vegas, United States to Buffalo, United States, taking off from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport LAS and landing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF.

How long is the WN2978 flight from Las Vegas to Buffalo?

The average flight time from Las Vegas to Buffalo is 3 hours and 45 minutes. The flight distance is 3189 km / 1982 miles and the average flight speed is 855 km/h / 531 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN2978 Las Vegas to Buffalo?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN2978 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN2978 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 21:54.

How else can the flight WN2978 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA2978, WN 2978, SWA 2978.

How often is flight WN2978 delayed?

On average, 40% of all WN2978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 44 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN2978 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN2978 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 WN2978 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN2978 and Las Vegas LAS to Buffalo BUF Flights

Other flights departing from Las Vegas LAS: WN1961, WN588, WN2584, WN1337

Other flights arriving at Buffalo BUF: UA4401, WN4732, DL5597, WN1972

All flights connecting Las Vegas LAS to Buffalo BUF.

WN2978 Southwest Airlines Flight: Las Vegas to Buffalo Route Map

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