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AA1838 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA1838 flight operated by American Airlines on Nov 6, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Dallas (DFW) to Chicago (ORD). The flight is expected to depart at 3:52 PM and land at 5:40 PM .
Thu, Nov 5
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
DFW-CHI

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m late
Dallas(DFW)
4:34 PM
Scheduled: 3:52 PM, Nov 5
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 38m
Chicago(ORD)
6:31 PM
Scheduled: 6:30 PM, Nov 5
O'Hare Intl. Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
D34
Arrival Gate
H5
Baggage
34
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DFW-CHI

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Dallas(DFW)
3:52 PM
Scheduled: 3:52 PM, Nov 6
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 38m
Chicago(ORD)
5:40 PM
Scheduled: 6:30 PM, Nov 6
O'Hare Intl. Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A9
Arrival Gate
K10
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Dallas(DFW)
3:51 PM
Scheduled: 3:51 PM, Nov 7
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 38m
Chicago(ORD)
6:29 PM
Scheduled: 6:29 PM, Nov 7
O'Hare Intl. Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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AA1885
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Chicago (CHI) Dallas (DFW)
Scheduled: 2:45 PM
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AA1838 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA1838 flight flying from Dallas to Chicago on 11/6/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 187 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321
Punctuality (Departure)
50 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
75 %
Early on average
5 minutes
Age
11y, 10m
Seats
187
Flight Distance
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Flight History for AA1838

Trip.com historical records show that the last AA1838 flight departed on Thu, Nov 5 from DFW at approximately 4:34 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in ORD at 6:31 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 1 Dallas (DFW) Chicago (ORD) 321 4:13 PM 6:01 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Dallas (DFW) Chicago (ORD) 321 4:46 PM 6:28 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Dallas (DFW) Chicago (ORD) 321 5:02 PM 7:06 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Dallas (DFW) Chicago (ORD) 321 4:16 PM 6:04 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Dallas (DFW) Chicago (ORD) 321 4:34 PM 6:31 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Dallas (DFW) Chicago (ORD) 321 3:52 PM 5:40 PM Scheduled
Sat, Nov 7 Dallas (DFW) Chicago (ORD) A21N 3:51 PM 6:29 PM Scheduled

AA1838 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA1838 is 50% (Late on average 42 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 75% (Early on average 5 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50 %
Late on average 42 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
25 %
60 mins late
25 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
75 %
Early on average 5 minutes
Early
75 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
25 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight aa1838?

    Flight aa1838 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 3:52 PM, arrival 6:30 PM (updated Nov 6, 2026).
  • Flight aa1838 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 3:52 PM, with arrival at 6:30 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight aa1838 is scheduled to depart at 3:52 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 3:52 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 6, 2026).
  • Flight aa1838 is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:40 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 6, 2026.
  • For flight aa1838, the departure terminal is A and the boarding gate is A9. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight aa1838 is operated by American Airlines from Dallas (DFW) to Chicago (ORD). Typical flight time is about 2 hours38 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight aa1838 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 aa1838 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 6, 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 aa1838 has not departed from Dallas (DFW) yet and is currently on schedule for 3:52 PM.
  • Flight aa1838 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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