American Airlines AA2979 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight American Airlines AA2979 takes off from Charlotte (CLT) United States to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Charlotte Douglas International Airport at 19:51 21 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at 21:55 21 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 2 hours 4 minutes.

Current status of AA2979 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 7 hours, 28 minutes

AA2979 - AAL2979 American Airlines (AA)
CLT Charlotte United States
Flight CLT to FLL
FLL Fort Lauderdale United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 7 hours, 28 minutes
Departure Charlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA: CLTICAO: KCLT
Scheduled 19:51 21 January 2026
Estimated 19:51 21 January 2026
None C15
Arrival Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
IATA: FLLICAO: KFLL
Scheduled 21:55 21 January 2026
Estimated 21:55 21 January 2026
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AA2979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: BA 6978
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 4 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1017 kms / 632 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 63
  • Freight capacity: 1.9 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321
  • Callsign: F-KIND7
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Charlotte: Wednesday 2026-01-21 12:23 PM
  • Current Time in Fort Lauderdale: Wednesday 2026-01-21 12:23 PM

American Airlines AA2979 Flight Statistics

American Airlines
American Airlines
FLIGHT NO AA2979
AIRPLANE Airbus A321
ON TIME 8
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 17
DELAYED 12
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 37
DELAYED 22
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 59
DELAYED 23
CANCELLED 1
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

American Airlines AA2979 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Mon 29 Dec
Scheduled On time
Charlotte (CLT) 2025-12-29T22:28
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2025-12-30T00:24
Sat 22 Nov
Scheduled On time
Charlotte (CLT) 2025-11-22T21:34
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2025-11-22T23:30
Fri 21 Nov
Scheduled On time
Charlotte (CLT) 2025-11-21T21:34
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2025-11-21T23:30
Thu 20 Nov
Scheduled On time
Charlotte (CLT) 2025-11-20T21:34
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2025-11-20T23:30
Wed 19 Nov
Arrived On time
Charlotte (CLT) 2025-11-19T19:51
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2025-11-19T21:58
2025-11-19T19:47
2025-11-19T21:27
Tue 18 Nov
Scheduled On time
Charlotte (CLT) 2025-11-18T19:51
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2025-11-18T21:58
Tue 11 Nov
Scheduled On time
Charlotte (CLT) 2025-11-11T19:51
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2025-11-11T21:58
Thu 30 Oct
Scheduled On time
Charlotte (CLT) 2025-10-30T18:45
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2025-10-30T20:44
Wed 29 Oct
Arrived On time
Charlotte (CLT) 2025-10-29T18:45
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2025-10-29T20:44
2025-10-29T18:41
2025-10-29T20:35
Tue 28 Oct
Arrived On time
Charlotte (CLT) 2025-10-28T18:45
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2025-10-28T20:44
2025-10-28T18:39
2025-10-28T20:28

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American Airlines Flight AA2979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA2979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 4 minutes, with the flight distance of 1017 km (632 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA2979 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA2979 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA2979 flight?

All American Airlines AA2979 flights are operated using Airbus A321 aircraft.

When does the flight American Airlines AA2979 arrive?

Flight American Airlines AA2979 arrives at 21:55.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA2979 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA2979 arrives in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at Terminal 3.

How many American Airlines AA2979 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA2979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .