American Airlines AA978 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight American Airlines AA978 takes off from Washington (DCA) United States to West Palm Beach (PBI) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Ronald Reagan National Airport at 17:00 18 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Palm Beach International Airport at 19:46 18 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 2 hours 46 minutes.

Current status of AA978 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 11 hours, 50 minutes

AA978 - AAL978 American Airlines (AA)
DCA Washington United States
Flight DCA to PBI
PBI West Palm Beach United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 11 hours, 50 minutes
Departure Ronald Reagan National Airport
IATA: DCAICAO: KDCA
Scheduled 17:00 18 January 2026
Estimated 17:00 18 January 2026
2 D40
Arrival Palm Beach International Airport
IATA: PBIICAO: KPBI
Scheduled 19:46 18 January 2026
Estimated 19:46 18 January 2026
None B12
AA978 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AS 6605
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 46 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1379 kms / 857 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: Airbus A319
  • Callsign: F-KNQA2
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Washington: Sunday 2026-01-18 05:10 AM
  • Current Time in West Palm Beach: Sunday 2026-01-18 05:10 AM

American Airlines AA978 Flight Statistics

American Airlines
American Airlines
FLIGHT NO AA978
AIRPLANE Airbus A319
ON TIME 12
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 26
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 54
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 74
DELAYED 10
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

American Airlines AA978 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Thu 15 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 41m
Washington (DCA) 2026-01-15T17:00
West Palm Beach (PBI) 2026-01-15T19:46
2026-01-15T18:00
2026-01-15T20:27
Fri 02 Jan
Arrived On time
Washington (DCA) 2026-01-02T15:13
West Palm Beach (PBI) 2026-01-02T17:43
2026-01-02T15:18
2026-01-02T17:52
Sun 28 Dec
Arrived Delayed by 50m
Washington (DCA) 2025-12-28T15:13
West Palm Beach (PBI) 2025-12-28T17:43
2025-12-28T16:02
2025-12-28T18:33
Sun 23 Nov
Departed On time
Washington (DCA) 2025-11-23T07:00
West Palm Beach (PBI) 2025-11-23T08:43
2025-11-23T06:52
Sat 22 Nov
Scheduled On time
Washington (DCA) 2025-11-22T07:00
West Palm Beach (PBI) 2025-11-22T08:43
Tue 18 Nov
Arrived Delayed by 1h 21m
Washington (DCA) 2025-11-18T08:15
West Palm Beach (PBI) 2025-11-18T11:09
2025-11-18T09:42
2025-11-18T12:30
Mon 17 Nov
Departed Delayed by 1h 13m
Washington (DCA) 2025-11-17T08:15
West Palm Beach (PBI) 2025-11-17T11:09
2025-11-17T09:29
Sun 16 Nov
Arrived On time
Washington (DCA) 2025-11-16T08:15
West Palm Beach (PBI) 2025-11-16T11:09
2025-11-16T08:12
2025-11-16T11:08
Fri 14 Nov
Arrived On time
Washington (DCA) 2025-11-14T08:15
West Palm Beach (PBI) 2025-11-14T11:09
2025-11-14T08:07
2025-11-14T10:53
Thu 13 Nov
Arrived On time
Washington (DCA) 2025-11-13T08:15
West Palm Beach (PBI) 2025-11-13T11:09
2025-11-13T08:08
2025-11-13T11:01

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American Airlines Flight AA978 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA978 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 46 minutes, with the flight distance of 1379 km (857 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA978 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA978 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA978 flight?

All American Airlines AA978 flights are operated using Airbus A319 aircraft.

How many American Airlines AA978 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA978 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .