American Airlines AA1861 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA1861 flight operated by American Airlines on Oct 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (SAN). The flight is expected to depart at 7:00 PM (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) and land at 8:50 PM (local time in San Diego, UTC-7) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 48m late
4h 34m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
H18
Arrival Gate
32
Baggage
5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 34m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
G11
Arrival Gate
50
Baggage
5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 34m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
H9
Arrival Gate
27
Baggage
5
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AA1861 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA1861 flight flying from Chicago to San Diego on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 160 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
23
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
63
%
Late on average
30 minutes
Age
10y, 7m
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 45% of flights
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Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
Power outlet
Seat Information
86 cm
More legroom than on 15% 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
97 cm
More legroom than on 59% of flights
52 cm
Seat width better than on 25% of flights
135°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AA1861
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA1861 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from ORD at approximately 8:33 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in SAN at 10:22 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) | B38M | 9:06 PM | 10:48 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) | B38M | 7:37 PM | 9:24 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) | B38M | 8:34 PM | 10:16 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) | 738 | 8:17 PM | 10:06 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) | B38M | 8:33 PM | 10:22 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) | 738 | 7:00 PM | 8:50 PM | Scheduled |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) | B38M | 7:00 PM | 9:34 PM | Scheduled |
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AA1861 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA1861 is 23% (Late on average 1 hour13 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 63% (Late on average 30 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
23
%
Late on average
1 hour13 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
23
%
30 mins late
37
%
60 mins late
13
%
90 mins late
27
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
63
%
Late on average
30 minutes
Early
33
%
On time
30
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
13
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight aa1861?
Flight aa1861 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 7:00 PM, arrival 9:34 PM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight aa1861 on time today?
Flight aa1861 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 7:00 PM, with arrival at 9:34 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight aa1861 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight aa1861 is scheduled to depart at 7:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 7:00 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight aa1861 scheduled to arrive?
Flight aa1861 is scheduled to arrive at 9:34 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 8:50 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight aa1861?
For flight aa1861, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is G11. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight aa1861?
After arrival, baggage for flight aa1861 is expected at carousel 5 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight aa1861 fly?
Flight aa1861 is operated by American Airlines from Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (SAN). Typical flight time is about 4 hours34 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight aa1861?
Track flight aa1861 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 flight aa1861 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If aa1861 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 22, 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.Has flight aa1861 departed from Chicago?
Flight aa1861 has not departed from Chicago (ORD) yet and is currently on schedule for 7:00 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight aa1861?
Flight aa1861 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 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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