American Airlines AA1979 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight American Airlines AA1979 takes off from Chicago (ORD) United States to Los Angeles (LAX) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves O'Hare International Airport at 10:30 06 May 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Los Angeles International Airport at 13:07 06 May 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 4 hours 37 minutes.

Current status of AA1979 is Departed Delayed by 46m Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 18 minutes

AA1979 - AAL1979 American Airlines (AA)
ORD Chicago United States
Flight ORD to LAX
LAX Los Angeles United States
Departed Delayed by 46m Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 18 minutes
Departure O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 10:30 06 May 2026
Actual 11:32 06 May 2026
3 H17
Arrival Los Angeles International Airport
IATA: LAXICAO: KLAX
Scheduled 13:07 06 May 2026
Estimated 13:53 06 May 2026
4 49A
AA1979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: BA 5231, MH 9461, QF 4311, TN 1172
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 37 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2808 kms / 1745 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 187
  • Freight capacity: 4.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321 (sharklets)
  • Callsign: F-KPIR1
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in Chicago: Wednesday 2026-05-06 14:35 PM
  • Current Time in Los Angeles: Wednesday 2026-05-06 12:35 PM

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American Airlines Flight AA1979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA1979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 37 minutes, with the flight distance of 2808 km (1745 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA1979 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA1979 is Departed Delayed by 46m.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA1979 flight?

All American Airlines AA1979 flights are operated using Airbus A321 (sharklets) aircraft.

When does the flight American Airlines AA1979 arrive?

Flight American Airlines AA1979 arrives at 13:07.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA1979 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA1979 arrives in Los Angeles International Airport at Terminal 4.

How many American Airlines AA1979 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA1979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.