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American Airlines AA981 Flight Status Today
Domestic flight American Airlines AA981 takes off from Dallas (DFW) United States to Orlando (MCO) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport at 12:35 21 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Orlando International Airport at 16:06 21 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 2 hours 31 minutes.
Current status of AA981 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 5 hours, 1 minute
- Type: Domestic Flight
- Code Shares: BA 2386, QR 2892
- Flight Duration: 2 hours 31 minutes
- Flight Distance: 1585 kms / 985 miles
- American Airlines
- IATA: AA
- ICAO: AAL
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 128
- Freight capacity: 3 tons
- Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
- Aircraft: Airbus A321 (sharklets)
- Callsign: F-KDFW4
- Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
- Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
- Current Time in Dallas: Wednesday 2026-01-21 07:34 AM
- Current Time in Orlando: Wednesday 2026-01-21 08:34 AM
American Airlines AA981 Flight Statistics

American Airlines AA981 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
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Thu 15 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Dallas (DFW)
2026-01-15T12:35
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Orlando (MCO)
2026-01-15T16:06
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Wed 14 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Dallas (DFW)
2026-01-14T12:35
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Orlando (MCO)
2026-01-14T16:06
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Fri 09 Jan
Departed Delayed by 16m |
Dallas (DFW)
2026-01-09T12:35
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Orlando (MCO)
2026-01-09T16:06
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2026-01-09T12:37
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Thu 08 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Dallas (DFW)
2026-01-08T12:35
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Orlando (MCO)
2026-01-08T16:06
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Wed 07 Jan
Departed On time |
Dallas (DFW)
2026-01-07T12:35
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Orlando (MCO)
2026-01-07T16:06
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2026-01-07T12:31
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Tue 06 Jan
Departed Delayed by 18m |
Dallas (DFW)
2026-01-06T12:35
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Orlando (MCO)
2026-01-06T16:06
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2026-01-06T12:54
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Fri 02 Jan
Scheduled Delayed by 8h 39m |
Dallas (DFW)
2026-01-02T12:21
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Orlando (MCO)
2026-01-02T14:16
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Tue 30 Dec
Arrived On time |
Dallas (DFW)
2025-12-30T12:21
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Orlando (MCO)
2025-12-30T14:16
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2025-12-30T12:21
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2025-12-30T13:54
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Sun 23 Nov
Arrived On time |
Dallas (DFW)
2025-11-23T07:05
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Orlando (MCO)
2025-11-23T10:35
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2025-11-23T06:57
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2025-11-23T10:33
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Fri 21 Nov
Arrived On time |
Dallas (DFW)
2025-11-21T07:05
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Orlando (MCO)
2025-11-21T10:35
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2025-11-21T07:02
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2025-11-21T10:16
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American Airlines Flight AA981 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA981 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 31 minutes, with the flight distance of 1585 km (985 miles).
What is the current status of American Airlines AA981 flight?
The current status of flight American Airlines AA981 is Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA981 flight?
All American Airlines AA981 flights are operated using Airbus A321 (sharklets) aircraft.
When does the flight American Airlines AA981 arrive?
Flight American Airlines AA981 arrives at 16:06.
Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA981 is arriving at?
Flight American Airlines AA981 arrives in Orlando International Airport at Terminal B.
How many American Airlines AA981 flights are operated a week?
7 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA981 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .
