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WN 801 Buffalo to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN801 from Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on August 4th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN801's most recent flight history:

WN 801 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 04 11:27 11:50
Landed
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Aug 01 12:19 12:38
Landed Late
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Jul 31 11:28 11:49
Landed
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Jul 30 13:53 14:09
Landed Late
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Jul 29 13:11 13:26
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Southwest Airlines WN 801 Buffalo to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN801 connects Buffalo, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN801 flight from Buffalo to Chicago?

The average flight time from Buffalo to Chicago is 1 hour and 15 minutes. The flight distance is 752 km / 467 miles and the average flight speed is 601 km/h / 373 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN801 Buffalo to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN801 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN801 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, August 4th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 11:50.

How else can the flight WN801 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA801, WN0801, WN 801, SWA 801.

How often is flight WN801 delayed?

On average, 30% of all WN801 flights are delayed. The average delay is 31 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN801 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN801 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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WN801 and Buffalo BUF to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Buffalo BUF: WN1447, DL4628, AA5789, WN936

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN585, WN2735, WN3547, WN3820

All flights connecting Buffalo BUF to Chicago MDW.

WN801 Southwest Airlines Flight: Buffalo to Chicago Route Map

WN801 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Buffalo to Chicago
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