American Airlines AA1979 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight American Airlines AA1979 takes off from Los Angeles (LAX) United States to Chicago (ORD) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Los Angeles International Airport at 15:17 06 February 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at O'Hare International Airport at 21:23 06 February 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 4 hours 6 minutes.

Current status of AA1979 is Departed Delayed by 2h 38m Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 56 minutes

AA1979 - AAL1979 American Airlines (AA)
LAX Los Angeles United States
Flight LAX to ORD
ORD Chicago United States
Departed Delayed by 2h 38m Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 56 minutes
Departure Los Angeles International Airport
IATA: LAXICAO: KLAX
Scheduled 15:17 06 February 2026
Actual 17:58 06 February 2026
TBIT 135
Arrival O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 21:23 06 February 2026
Estimated 00:01 07 February 2026
3 H15
AA1979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: FJ 5082, JL 7520, QF 4119, TN 1226
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 6 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2808 kms / 1745 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 187
  • Freight capacity: 4.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-KPIR1
  • Departure Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Los Angeles: Friday 2026-02-06 20:05 PM
  • Current Time in Chicago: Friday 2026-02-06 22:05 PM

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American Airlines Flight AA1979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA1979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 6 minutes, with the flight distance of 2808 km (1745 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA1979 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA1979 is Departed Delayed by 2h 38m.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA1979 flight?

All American Airlines AA1979 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight American Airlines AA1979 arrive?

Flight American Airlines AA1979 arrives at 21:23.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA1979 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA1979 arrives in O'Hare International Airport at Terminal 3.

How many American Airlines AA1979 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA1979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.