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AA961 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the AA961 flight operated by American Airlines on Nov 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Punta Cana (PUJ) to Charlotte (CLT). The flight is expected to depart at 17:31 (local time in Punta Cana, UTC-4) and land at 19:32 (local time in Charlotte, UTC-5) .
Thu, Nov 5
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
IND-PHX

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 52m early
Indianapolis(IND)
18:40
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 5
Indianapolis Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 14m
Phoenix(PHX)
20:02
Scheduled: 20:54, Nov 5
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B9
Arrival Gate
A18
Baggage
7
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Punta Cana(PUJ)
17:31
Scheduled: 17:31, Nov 7
Punta Cana International Airport B
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 54m
Charlotte(CLT)
19:32
Scheduled: 20:25, Nov 7
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Check-in Counter
1-20
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
D12
Baggage
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IND-PHX

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Indianapolis(IND)
18:40
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 8
Indianapolis Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 14m
Phoenix(PHX)
20:54
Scheduled: 20:54, Nov 8
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Charlotte (CLT) Punta Cana (PUJ)
Scheduled: 16:21
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AA961 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA961 flight flying from Punta Cana to Charlotte on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 187 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321
Punctuality (Departure)
67 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
25 minutes
Age
13y, 5m
Seats
187
Distance
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Flight History for AA961

Trip.com historical records show that the last AA961 flight departed on Thu, Nov 5 from PUJ at approximately 18:40. This flight is expected to arrrive in PHX at 20:02.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 1 Indianapolis (IND) Phoenix (PHX) 738 20:34 22:06 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Punta Cana (PUJ) Charlotte (CLT) 321 17:57 19:59 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Punta Cana (PUJ) Charlotte (CLT) 321 17:29 19:23 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Punta Cana (PUJ) Charlotte (CLT) 321 17:42 20:08 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Indianapolis (IND) Phoenix (PHX) 738 18:40 20:02 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Punta Cana (PUJ) Charlotte (CLT) 321 17:31 19:32 Scheduled
Sun, Nov 8 Indianapolis (IND) Phoenix (PHX) 738 18:40 20:54 Scheduled

AA961 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA961 is 67% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 25 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
67 %
30 mins late
33 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 25 minutes
Early
100 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight aa961?

    Flight aa961 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 17:31, arrival 20:25 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight aa961 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 17:31, with arrival at 20:25. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight aa961 is scheduled to depart at 17:31. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:31, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight aa961 is scheduled to arrive at 20:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:32. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • Flight aa961 is operated by American Airlines from Punta Cana (PUJ) to Charlotte (CLT). Typical flight time is about 3 hours54 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight aa961 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 aa961 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 7, 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 aa961 has not departed from Punta Cana (PUJ) yet and is currently on schedule for 17:31.
  • Flight aa961 usually flies a Airbus A321 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: Charlotte Weather & Time

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Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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-1 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Punta Cana 20:32 | Charlotte 19:32

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