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American Airlines AA979 flight status now
Current status of AA979 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 56 minutes
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: IB 4538
- Flight Duration: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Flight Distance: 1797 kms / 1117 miles
- American Airlines
- IATA: AA
- ICAO: AAL
- Operating Days: Monday
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 160
- Freight capacity: 0 tons
- Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
- Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
- Callsign: F-MRPV7
- Departure Timezone: America/New_York
- Arrival Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Current Time in Miami: Friday 2025-03-21 10:03 AM
- Current Time in San Jose: Friday 2025-03-21 08:03 AM
International flight American Airlines AA979 takes off from Miami (MIA) United States to San Jose (SJO) Costa Rica. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Miami International Airport at 11:59 21 March 2025 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Juan Santamaria International Airport at 12:54 21 March 2025 America/Costa_Rica. The flight will last about 2 hours 55 minutes.
American Airlines AA979 Flight Statistics

American Airlines AA979 Flight Schedule and Histories
Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
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Thu 20 Mar
Scheduled On time |
Miami (MIA)
11:59
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San Jose (SJO)
12:54
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Wed 19 Mar
Arrived On time |
Miami (MIA)
11:59
|
San Jose (SJO)
12:54
|
11:55 (-5:00)
|
12:39 (-6:00)
|
Tue 18 Mar
Arrived On time |
Miami (MIA)
11:59
|
San Jose (SJO)
12:54
|
11:50 (-5:00)
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12:41 (-6:00)
|
Mon 17 Mar
Scheduled On time |
Miami (MIA)
11:59
|
San Jose (SJO)
12:54
|
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Sun 16 Mar
Scheduled On time |
Miami (MIA)
11:59
|
San Jose (SJO)
12:54
|
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Sat 15 Mar
Arrived Delayed by 17m |
Miami (MIA)
11:59
|
San Jose (SJO)
12:54
|
12:19 (-5:00)
|
13:11 (-6:00)
|
Fri 14 Mar
Scheduled Delayed by 5h 1m |
Miami (MIA)
11:59
|
San Jose (SJO)
12:54
|
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Thu 13 Mar
Departed On time |
Miami (MIA)
11:59
|
San Jose (SJO)
12:54
|
11:57 (-5:00)
|
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Wed 12 Mar
Arrived On time |
Miami (MIA)
11:59
|
San Jose (SJO)
12:54
|
11:51 (-5:00)
|
12:38 (-6:00)
|
Tue 11 Mar
Scheduled On time |
Miami (MIA)
11:59
|
San Jose (SJO)
12:54
|
Similar flight route from Miami (MIA) to San Jose (SJO)
Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
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AA1593 American Airlines |
21/03/2025 10:05 (-5:00) |
0 minutes 11:05 (-6:00) |
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IB4344 Iberia |
21/03/2025 10:05 (-5:00) |
0 minutes 11:05 (-6:00) |
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D5231 DHL Aero Expreso |
21/03/2025 20:00 (-5:00) |
0 minutes None (-6:00) |
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QT4073 Avianca Cargo |
21/03/2025 08:11 (-5:00) |
0 minutes None (-6:00) |
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AA2559 American Airlines |
21/03/2025 19:03 (-5:00) |
0 minutes 20:03 (-6:00) |
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IB4538 Iberia |
21/03/2025 11:59 (-5:00) |
2 hours 55 minutes 12:54 (-6:00) |
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AA1353 American Airlines |
21/03/2025 17:44 (-5:00) |
2 hours 55 minutes 18:39 (-6:00) |
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IB4058 Iberia |
21/03/2025 17:44 (-5:00) |
2 hours 55 minutes 18:39 (-6:00) |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How long is the flight from Miami to San Jose?
On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 1797 km (1117 miles).
What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA979 flight?
All American Airlines AA979 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.
Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA979 is arriving at?
Flight American Airlines AA979 arrives in Juan Santamaria International Airport at Terminal 1.
How many American Airlines AA979 flights are operated a week?
1 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA979 is operated on Monday.