AA1979
American Airlines flight 1979 — Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
On time
82%
Avg delay
~71 min
Cancelled
0.7%
AA1979 is a reliable flight. About 82% of departures arrive on time. When delays happen, the most common cause is late-arriving aircraft.
Monthly breakdown
| Month | On time | Cancelled | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 87% | 0.0% | 107 min |
| 2026-06 | 67% | 0.0% | 30 min |
| 2026-05 | 61% | 0.0% | 144 min |
| 2026-05 | 84% | 0.0% | 86 min |
| 2026-04 | 52% | 4.2% | 71 min |
| 2026-04 | 43% | 0.0% | 86 min |
| 2026-03 | 29% | 0.0% | 98 min |
| 2026-03 | 83% | 0.0% | 114 min |
| 2026-02 | 93% | 0.0% | 99 min |
| 2026-01 | 73% | 3.2% | 178 min |
| 2026-01 | 100% | 0.0% | 0 min |
| 2025-12 | 69% | 0.0% | 103 min |
Top delay cause
late-arriving aircraft
Based on 2,155 tracked departures
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Get a free briefingData last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.