WN3971 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Buffalo to Tampa (SWA3971)
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WN 3971 Buffalo to Tampa Flight Status
Not scheduled today (November 14th, 2026). Latest flight: August 2nd, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
WN 3971 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Buffalo to Tampa
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 02 | BUF | TPA | 17:10 | 18:10 | Diverted | Track > |
| Aug 02 | BUF | TPA | 15:35 | 18:10 | Scheduled | Track > |
| Aug 02 | BUF | TPA | 20:55 | 18:10 | Diverted | Track > |
| Jul 26 | BUF | TPA | 15:51 | 18:05 | Landed | Track > |
| Jul 19 | BUF | TPA | 15:39 | 17:55 | Landed | Track > |
| Jul 12 | BUF | TPA | 16:17 | 18:34 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Jul 05 | BUF | TPA | 16:56 | 19:19 | Delayed | Track > |
| Jun 28 | BUF | TPA | 15:54 | 18:16 | Landed | Track > |
| Jun 21 | BUF | TPA | 15:42 | 18:07 | Landed | Track > |
| Jun 14 | BUF | TPA | 19:05 | 18:10 | En-Route | Track > |
Southwest Airlines operates WN 3971 from Buffalo to Tampa, a 1,699 km (1,056 mi) trip. Its timetable allows 2 h 45 min; in practice it usually takes about 2 h 15 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 2 August 2026, was diverted.
About WN 3971
Southwest Airlines Flight WN3971 connects Buffalo, United States to Tampa, United States, taking off from Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF and landing at Tampa International Airport TPA.
- Distance
- 1,699 km (1,056 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 2 h 15 min
- On time
- 4 of the last 7
- Average delay when late
- 24 min
WN 3971 FAQ
- How long is the WN3971 flight from Buffalo to Tampa?
- The timetable allows 2 h 45 min. Buffalo to Tampa is 1,699 km (1,056 mi).
- How often is WN3971 from Buffalo to Tampa late?
- 1 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late and 2 were diverted; when late, by 24 minutes on average.
- When was the latest WN3971 flight from Buffalo to Tampa?
- The latest WN3971 was the 17:10 (local time) departure from Buffalo on 2 August 2026; it was diverted.
- What other flight numbers does WN3971 have?
- Also listed as SWA3971 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 3971.
WN3971 and Buffalo BUF to Tampa TPA Flights
Other flights departing from Buffalo BUF: OO4913, AA1615, OH5106, WN2589
Other flights arriving at Tampa TPA: WN3971, WN3971
All flights connecting Buffalo BUF to Tampa TPA.