American Airlines AA1242 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight American Airlines AA1242 takes off from Dulles (IAD) United States to Los Angeles (LAX) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Washington Dulles International Airport at 06:10 25 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Los Angeles International Airport at 08:45 25 May 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 5 hours 35 minutes.

Current status of AA1242 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 26 minutes

AA1242 - AAL1242 American Airlines (AA)
IAD Dulles United States
Flight IAD to LAX
LAX Los Angeles United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 26 minutes
Departure Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA: IADICAO: KIAD
Scheduled 06:10 25 May 2026
Actual 06:02 25 May 2026
None B71
Arrival Los Angeles International Airport
IATA: LAXICAO: KLAX
Scheduled 08:45 25 May 2026
Estimated 08:22 25 May 2026
4 48A
AA1242 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3683 kms / 2288 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 187
  • Freight capacity: 4.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-KCLL2
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in Dulles: Monday 2026-05-25 07:56 AM
  • Current Time in Los Angeles: Monday 2026-05-25 04:56 AM

American Airlines AA1242 Flight Statistics

American Airlines
American Airlines
FLIGHT NO AA1242
AIRPLANE Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
ON TIME 7
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 20
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 44
DELAYED 13
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 67
DELAYED 17
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

American Airlines AA1242 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sat 23 May
Arrived On time
Dulles (IAD) 2026-05-23T06:10
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-05-23T08:45
2026-05-23T06:11
2026-05-23T08:28
Tue 19 May
Scheduled Delayed by 12h 20m
Dulles (IAD) 2026-05-18T22:10
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-05-19T00:17
Mon 18 May
Scheduled Delayed by 4h 10m
Dulles (IAD) 2026-05-18T22:10
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-05-19T00:17
Sun 17 May
Scheduled On time
Dulles (IAD) 2026-05-17T22:10
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-05-18T00:17
Sat 16 May
Scheduled On time
Dulles (IAD) 2026-05-16T22:10
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-05-17T00:17
Thu 14 May
Scheduled On time
Dulles (IAD) 2026-05-14T22:10
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-05-15T00:17
Mon 11 May
Scheduled On time
Dulles (IAD) 2026-05-11T22:10
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-05-12T00:17
Sat 09 May
Scheduled On time
Dulles (IAD) 2026-05-09T22:10
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-05-10T00:17
Fri 08 May
Scheduled Delayed by 22m
Dulles (IAD) 2026-05-08T22:10
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-05-09T00:17
Thu 07 May
Scheduled On time
Dulles (IAD) 2026-05-07T22:10
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-05-08T00:17

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American Airlines Flight AA1242 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA1242 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 3683 km (2288 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA1242 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA1242 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA1242 flight?

All American Airlines AA1242 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight American Airlines AA1242 arrive?

Flight American Airlines AA1242 arrives at 08:45.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA1242 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA1242 arrives in Los Angeles International Airport at Terminal 4.

How many American Airlines AA1242 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA1242 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .