American Airlines AA1261 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight American Airlines AA1261 takes off from Chicago (ORD) United States to Los Angeles (LAX) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves O'Hare International Airport at 06:00 20 March 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Los Angeles International Airport at 08:39 20 March 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 4 hours 39 minutes.

Current status of AA1261 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 4 hours, 41 minutes

AA1261 - AAL1261 American Airlines (AA)
ORD Chicago United States
Flight ORD to LAX
LAX Los Angeles United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 4 hours, 41 minutes
Departure O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 06:00 20 March 2026
Estimated 06:00 20 March 2026
3 H8
Arrival Los Angeles International Airport
IATA: LAXICAO: KLAX
Scheduled 08:39 20 March 2026
Estimated 08:39 20 March 2026
TBIT 155
AA1261 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: BA 4760, EI 7153, MH 9331, TN 1147
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 39 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2808 kms / 1745 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 160
  • Freight capacity: 0 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-KFLL2
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in Chicago: Friday 2026-03-20 01:19 AM
  • Current Time in Los Angeles: Thursday 2026-03-19 23:19 PM

American Airlines AA1261 Flight Statistics

American Airlines
American Airlines
FLIGHT NO AA1261
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
ON TIME 12
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 24
DELAYED 5
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 53
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 73
DELAYED 10
CANCELLED 1
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

American Airlines AA1261 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Wed 18 Mar
Arrived On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-03-18T06:00
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-03-18T08:39
2026-03-18T05:53
2026-03-18T08:19
Sun 15 Mar
Arrived On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-03-15T06:00
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-03-15T08:39
2026-03-15T05:54
2026-03-15T08:45
Thu 05 Mar
Arrived On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-03-05T07:19
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-03-05T09:35
2026-03-05T07:18
2026-03-05T09:10
Wed 04 Mar
Arrived On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-03-04T07:19
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-03-04T09:35
2026-03-04T07:11
2026-03-04T09:01
Sun 01 Mar
Arrived On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-03-01T07:19
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-03-01T09:35
2026-03-01T07:13
2026-03-01T09:12
Sat 28 Feb
Arrived On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-02-28T07:19
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-02-28T09:35
2026-02-28T07:16
2026-02-28T09:14
Fri 27 Feb
Arrived On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-02-27T07:19
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-02-27T09:35
2026-02-27T07:15
2026-02-27T09:30
Thu 26 Feb
Scheduled On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-02-26T07:19
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-02-26T09:35
Sat 21 Feb
Arrived On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-02-21T07:19
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-02-21T09:35
2026-02-21T07:28
2026-02-21T09:46
Tue 17 Feb
Scheduled On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-02-17T07:19
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-02-17T09:35

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American Airlines Flight AA1261 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA1261 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 39 minutes, with the flight distance of 2808 km (1745 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA1261 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA1261 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA1261 flight?

All American Airlines AA1261 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight American Airlines AA1261 arrive?

Flight American Airlines AA1261 arrives at 08:39.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA1261 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA1261 arrives in Los Angeles International Airport at Terminal TBIT.

How many American Airlines AA1261 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA1261 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .