WN 2997 Chicago to Buffalo Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN2997 from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on March 2nd, 2026.
Check the table below for WN2997's most recent flight history:

WN 2997 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Mar 02 18:45 20:46
Unknown
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Feb 23 19:01 21:07
Landed
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Feb 19 20:14 22:12
Delayed
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Feb 17 18:45 21:15
Cancelled
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Feb 15 19:00 21:00
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 2997 Chicago to Buffalo Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN2997 connects Chicago, United States to Buffalo, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF.

How long is the WN2997 flight from Chicago to Buffalo?

The average flight time from Chicago to Buffalo is 1 hour and 5 minutes. The flight distance is 752 km / 467 miles and the average flight speed is 655 km/h / 407 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN2997 Chicago to Buffalo?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN2997 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN2997 arriving at?

Flight WN2997 arrives at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) Terminal 5.

When was the latest WN2997 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 with the flight status being Unknown on 20:46.

How else can the flight WN2997 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA2997, WN 2997, SWA 2997.

How often is flight WN2997 delayed?

On average, 50% of all WN2997 flights are delayed. The average delay is 28 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN2997 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN2997 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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WN2997 and Chicago MDW to Buffalo BUF Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: DL5430, WN4806, WN2662, F92419

Other flights arriving at Buffalo BUF: UA4383, WN2270, UA4401, WN4732

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Buffalo BUF.

WN2997 Southwest Airlines Flight: Chicago to Buffalo Route Map

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