Delta Air Lines DL8979 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the DL8979 flight operated by Delta Air Lines on May 17, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Boston (BOS) to Mexico City (MEX). The flight is expected to depart at 09:55 (local time in Boston, UTC-4) and land at 14:00 (local time in Mexico City, UTC-6) .
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
6h 5m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
6h 5m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
6h 5m
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DL8979 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL8979 flight flying from Boston to Mexico City on 5/17/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 160 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
80%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
23 minutes
Age
14y, 8m
Seats
160
Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seating Plan
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Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seating Plan
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Legroom
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Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
99 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
130°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for DL8979
Trip.com historical records show that the last DL8979 flight departed on Sat, May 16 from BOS at approximately 09:55. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEX at 14:00.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, May 12 | Boston (BOS) | Mexico City (MEX) | 738 | 10:22 | 13:48 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 13 | Boston (BOS) | Mexico City (MEX) | 738 | 09:55 | 14:00 | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 14 | Boston (BOS) | Mexico City (MEX) | 738 | 09:55 | 14:00 | Scheduled |
| Fri, May 15 | Boston (BOS) | Mexico City (MEX) | 738 | 09:55 | 14:00 | Scheduled |
| Sat, May 16 | Boston (BOS) | Mexico City (MEX) | 738 | 09:55 | 14:00 | Scheduled |
| Sun, May 17 | Boston (BOS) | Mexico City (MEX) | 738 | 09:55 | 14:00 | Scheduled |
| Mon, May 18 | Boston (BOS) | Mexico City (MEX) | 738 | 09:55 | 14:00 | Scheduled |
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DL8979 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of DL8979 is 80% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 23 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 24 minutes
Early
0%
On time
80%
30 mins late
20%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 23 minutes
Early
83%
On time
17%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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