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AA5479 Flight Status

According to real-time data from Trip.com, flight AA5479, operated by American Airlines and scheduled to fly from Des Moines (DSM to Philadelphia (PHL), has been cancelled. Please contact the airline or airport counter for the latest information.
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Canceled
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173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 38m
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AA5479 Aircraft Details

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Punctuality (Departure)
77 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Early on average
8 minutes
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AA5479 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA5479 is 77% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 8 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77 %
Late on average 20 minutes
Early
10 %
On time
67 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
5 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 8 minutes
Early
70 %
On time
20 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
5 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight aa5479?

    Flight aa5479 has been canceled (status: Canceled). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund (updated Nov 15, 2026).
  • Flight aa5479 has been canceled (status: Canceled). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options; if booked on Trip.com, use Manage Booking.
  • Flight aa5479 is operated by American Airlines from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia (PHL). Typical flight time is about 2 hours38 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight aa5479 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 aa5479 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Canceled, updated Nov 15, 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 aa5479 has been canceled and did not depart from Des Moines (DSM). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for next steps.

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