American Airlines AA1261 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA1261 flight operated by American Airlines on Mar 15, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX). The flight is expected to depart at 6:00 AM (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) and land at 7:57 AM (local time in Los Angeles, UTC-7) .
Sat, Mar 14
Sun, Mar 15
Mon, Mar 16
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 29m early
4h 39m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
K19
Arrival Gate
48A
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 39m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
K19
Arrival Gate
49B
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 39m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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AA1261 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA1261 flight flying from Chicago to Los Angeles on 3/15/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 160 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
71%
Punctuality (Arrival)
86%
Late on average
3 minutes
Age
14y, 1m
Seats
160
Flight Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
First
In-Flight Services
None
Unknown
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 19% of flights
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Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Drop-down ceiling TVs
Wi-Fi is available
Power outlet
Seat Information
86 cm
More legroom than on 4% of flights
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Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Unknown
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
135°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AA1261
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA1261 flight departed on Sat, Mar 14 from ORD at approximately 6:04 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in LAX at 8:10 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Mar 10 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 738 | 6:07 AM | 8:12 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Mar 11 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 738 | 6:28 AM | 8:32 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 12 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 738 | 6:38 AM | 8:41 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 13 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 738 | 6:17 AM | 8:25 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Mar 14 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 738 | 6:04 AM | 8:10 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 738 | 6:00 AM | 7:57 AM | Scheduled |
| Mon, Mar 16 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 738 | 6:00 AM | 8:39 AM | Scheduled |
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AA1261 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA1261 is 71% (Late on average 42 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 86% (Late on average 3 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
71%
Late on average 42 minutes
Early
0%
On time
71%
30 mins late
14%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
14%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
86%
Late on average 3 minutes
Early
71%
On time
14%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
14%
Canceled
0%
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