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AA1179 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the AA1179 flight operated by American Airlines on Oct 23, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA). The flight is expected to depart at 18:30 (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) and land at 20:21 (local time in Santa Ana, UTC-7) .
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Fri, Oct 23
Sat, Oct 24
CHI-SNA

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Delayed
Your flight is about 25m late.
Chicago(ORD)
19:19
Scheduled: 18:54, Oct 22
O'Hare International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 43m
Santa Ana(SNA)
21:10
Scheduled: 21:37, Oct 22
John Wayne Airport A
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
H8
Arrival Gate
7
Baggage
1
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CHI-SNA

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Chicago(ORD)
18:30
Scheduled: 18:30, Oct 23
O'Hare International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 43m
Santa Ana(SNA)
20:21
Scheduled: 21:13, Oct 23
John Wayne Airport A
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
K3
Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Chicago(ORD)
18:30
Scheduled: 18:30, Oct 24
O'Hare International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 43m
Santa Ana(SNA)
21:13
Scheduled: 21:13, Oct 24
John Wayne Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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AA1179 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA1179 flight flying from Chicago to Santa Ana on 10/23/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 3y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 172 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
30 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Early on average
1 minute
Age
3y, 4m
Seats
172
Distance
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Flight History for AA1179

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Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Oct 18 Chicago (ORD) Santa Ana (SNA) B38M 18:50 20:29 Arrived
Mon, Oct 19 Chicago (ORD) Santa Ana (SNA) B38M 18:58 20:46 Arrived
Tue, Oct 20 Chicago (ORD) Santa Ana (SNA) B38M 19:07 20:55 Arrived
Wed, Oct 21 Chicago (ORD) Santa Ana (SNA) B38M 19:06 20:57 Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 Chicago (ORD) Santa Ana (SNA) B38M 19:19 21:10 Delayed
Fri, Oct 23 Chicago (ORD) Santa Ana (SNA) B38M 18:30 20:21 Scheduled
Sat, Oct 24 Chicago (ORD) Santa Ana (SNA) B38M 18:30 21:13 Scheduled

AA1179 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA1179 is 30% (Late on average 43 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
30 %
Late on average 43 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
47 %
60 mins late
20 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 1 minute
Early
63 %
On time
27 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight aa1179?

    Flight aa1179 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 18:30, arrival 21:13 (updated Oct 23, 2026).
  • Flight aa1179 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 18:30, with arrival at 21:13. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight aa1179 is scheduled to depart at 18:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:30, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 23, 2026).
  • Flight aa1179 is scheduled to arrive at 21:13. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:21. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 23, 2026.
  • For flight aa1179, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is K3. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight aa1179 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal A. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight aa1179 is operated by American Airlines from Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA). Typical flight time is about 4 hours43 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight aa1179 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If aa1179 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 23, 2026). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight aa1179 has not departed from Chicago (ORD) yet and is currently on schedule for 18:30.
  • Flight aa1179 usually flies a Boeing 737 MAX 8 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Destination Info: Santa Ana Weather & Time

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Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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-2 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Chicago 22:21 | Santa Ana 20:21

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