American Airlines AA978 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight American Airlines AA978 takes off from Phoenix (PHX) United States to Philadelphia (PHL) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport at 10:24 20 March 2026 America/Phoenix. The flight is expected to land at Philadelphia International Airport at 17:54 20 March 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 4 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of AA978 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 3 hours, 9 minutes

AA978 - AAL978 American Airlines (AA)
PHX Phoenix United States
Flight PHX to PHL
PHL Philadelphia United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 3 hours, 9 minutes
Departure Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA: PHXICAO: KPHX
Scheduled 10:24 20 March 2026
Estimated 10:24 20 March 2026
4 A21
Arrival Philadelphia International Airport
IATA: PHLICAO: KPHL
Scheduled 17:54 20 March 2026
Estimated 17:54 20 March 2026
B B9
AA978 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: BA 5471, IB 4812
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3339 kms / 2075 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 A321neo
  • Callsign: F-KNQA2
  • Departure Timezone: America/Phoenix
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Phoenix: Friday 2026-03-20 07:15 AM
  • Current Time in Philadelphia: Friday 2026-03-20 10:15 AM

American Airlines AA978 Flight Statistics

American Airlines
American Airlines
FLIGHT NO AA978
AIRPLANE Airbus A321neo
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 19 Mar
Scheduled On time
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-03-19T10:24
Philadelphia (PHL) 2026-03-19T17:54
Wed 18 Mar
Arrived Delayed by 1h 2m
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-03-18T10:24
Philadelphia (PHL) 2026-03-18T17:54
2026-03-18T11:14
2026-03-18T18:56
Mon 16 Mar
Scheduled On time
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-03-16T10:24
Philadelphia (PHL) 2026-03-16T17:54
Sun 15 Mar
Scheduled On time
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-03-15T10:24
Philadelphia (PHL) 2026-03-15T17:54
Thu 12 Mar
Departed Delayed by 20m
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-03-12T10:24
Philadelphia (PHL) 2026-03-12T17:54
2026-03-12T10:28
Wed 11 Mar
Scheduled On time
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-03-11T10:24
Philadelphia (PHL) 2026-03-11T17:54
Sat 07 Mar
Cancelled
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-03-07T17:07
Philadelphia (PHL) 2026-03-07T20:25
Fri 06 Mar
Departed On time
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-03-06T17:07
Philadelphia (PHL) 2026-03-06T20:25
2026-03-06T17:21
Thu 05 Mar
Scheduled Delayed by 11h 19m
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-03-04T21:41
Philadelphia (PHL) 2026-03-04T22:49
Sun 01 Mar
Scheduled On time
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-03-01T17:07
Philadelphia (PHL) 2026-03-01T20:25

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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 4 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 3339 km (2075 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 A321neo aircraft.

When does the flight American Airlines AA978 arrive?

Flight American Airlines AA978 arrives at 17:54.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA978 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA978 arrives in Philadelphia International Airport at Terminal B.

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 .