Likely delayed: there are delays at WN 771's airports as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 81.6% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 52 minutes. None were cancelled. AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
High cancellation risk
Leg 1 of 3 (TPA → BUF): Next leg TPA → BUF, scheduled 7:10 AM local time. No delays at TPA right now, and it usually runs on time. This flight number flew about 3 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today. Line up a backup option.
0% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; AUS has major delays; rough weather at AUS.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check Southwest for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| TPA → BUF Tampa, FL to Buffalo, NY | 7:10 AM → 9:50 AM | 88% |
| BNA → GSP Nashville, TN to Greer, SC | 10:10 AM → 12:25 PM | 94% |
| BUR → AUS Burbank, CA to Austin, TX | 11:00 AM → 4:00 PM | 78% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is WN 771?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 81.6% |
| Average delay when late | 52 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 114 |
Best and worst days to fly WN 771
WN 771 was most reliable on Tuesdays (94% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (38%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Southwest to the Department of Transportation.
Live status at its airports
We show airport-wide airport status, not this flight's gate or live position. For that, check the Southwest app.
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is WN 771 delayed today?
AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Southwest app.
Is WN 771 usually on time?
WN 771 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 81.6% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 52 minutes when late.
How often is WN 771 cancelled?
0% of WN 771 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.