American Airlines AA1279 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the AA1279 flight operated by American Airlines on May 16, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Chicago (ORD) to New York (LGA). The flight is expected to depart at 20:20 (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) and land at 23:38 (local time in New York, UTC-4) .
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Sat, May 16
Sun, May 17
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Scheduled
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2h 18m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 18m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 18m
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AA1279 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA1279 flight flying from Chicago to New York on 5/16/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 160 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
53%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83%
Early on average
4 minutes
Age
12y, 8m
Seats
160
Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
First
Onboard Amenities
Snacks
Unknown
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
79 cm
More legroom than on 44% of flights
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Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Unknown
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
Power outlet
Seating Plan
86 cm
Legroom
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Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
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Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Snacks
Unknown
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
97 cm
More legroom than on 36% of flights
52 cm
Seat width better than on 24% of flights
135°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AA1279
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA1279 flight departed on Fri, May 15 from ORD at approximately 20:20. This flight is expected to arrrive in LGA at 23:38.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, May 11 | Chicago (ORD) | New York (LGA) | 738 | 21:09 | 23:43 | Arrived |
| Tue, May 12 | Chicago (ORD) | New York (LGA) | 738 | 20:20 | 23:38 | Scheduled |
| Wed, May 13 | Chicago (ORD) | New York (LGA) | 738 | 20:20 | 23:38 | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 14 | Chicago (ORD) | New York (LGA) | 738 | 20:20 | 23:38 | Scheduled |
| Fri, May 15 | Chicago (ORD) | New York (LGA) | 738 | 20:20 | 23:38 | Scheduled |
| Sat, May 16 | Chicago (ORD) | New York (LGA) | 738 | 20:20 | 23:38 | Scheduled |
| Sun, May 17 | Chicago (ORD) | New York (LGA) | 738 | 20:20 | 23:38 | Scheduled |
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AA1279 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA1279 is 53% (Late on average 34 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Early on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53%
Late on average 34 minutes
Early
0%
On time
53%
30 mins late
33%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
5%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83%
Early on average 4 minutes
Early
70%
On time
13%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
5%
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13°C - 20°C
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1 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Chicago 22:38| New York 23:38
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