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AA979 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA979 flight operated by American Airlines on Oct 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Dallas (DFW) to Raleigh (RDU). The flight is expected to depart at 5:30 PM (local time in Dallas, UTC-5) and land at 8:45 PM (local time in Raleigh, UTC-4) .
Wed, Oct 21
Thu, Oct 22
Fri, Oct 23
DFW-RDU

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 4m early
Dallas(DFW)
5:50 PM
Scheduled: 5:30 PM, Oct 21
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 44m
Raleigh(RDU)
9:10 PM
Scheduled: 9:14 PM, Oct 21
Raleigh-Durham International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A19
Arrival Gate
C9
Baggage
5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Dallas(DFW)
5:30 PM
Scheduled: 5:30 PM, Oct 22
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 44m
Raleigh(RDU)
8:45 PM
Scheduled: 9:14 PM, Oct 22
Raleigh-Durham International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A36
Arrival Gate
C15
Baggage
5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Dallas(DFW)
5:30 PM
Scheduled: 5:30 PM, Oct 23
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 44m
Raleigh(RDU)
9:14 PM
Scheduled: 9:14 PM, Oct 23
Raleigh-Durham International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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AA979 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA979 flight flying from Dallas to Raleigh on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 5y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 172 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
43 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
80 %
Late on average
16 minutes
Age
5y, 10m
Seats
172
Flight Distance
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Flight History for AA979

Trip.com historical records show that the last AA979 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from DFW at approximately 5:50 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in RDU at 9:10 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 17 Dallas (DFW) Raleigh (RDU) B38M 6:02 PM 9:18 PM Arrived
Sun, Oct 18 Dallas (DFW) Raleigh (RDU) B38M 5:43 PM 8:59 PM Arrived
Mon, Oct 19 Dallas (DFW) Raleigh (RDU) B38M 5:48 PM 9:02 PM Arrived
Tue, Oct 20 Dallas (DFW) Raleigh (RDU) 738 5:57 PM 9:11 PM Arrived
Wed, Oct 21 Dallas (DFW) Raleigh (RDU) 738 5:50 PM 9:10 PM Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 Dallas (DFW) Raleigh (RDU) B38M 5:30 PM 8:45 PM Scheduled
Fri, Oct 23 Dallas (DFW) Raleigh (RDU) B38M 5:30 PM 9:14 PM Scheduled

AA979 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA979 is 43% (Late on average 47 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 16 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
43 %
Late on average 47 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
43 %
30 mins late
37 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
13 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
53 %
On time
27 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight aa979?

    Flight aa979 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 5:30 PM, arrival 9:14 PM (updated Oct 22, 2026).
  • Flight aa979 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 5:30 PM, with arrival at 9:14 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight aa979 is scheduled to depart at 5:30 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 5:30 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 2026).
  • Flight aa979 is scheduled to arrive at 9:14 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 8:45 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 2026.
  • For flight aa979, the departure terminal is A and the boarding gate is A36. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight aa979 is expected at carousel 5 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight aa979 is operated by American Airlines from Dallas (DFW) to Raleigh (RDU). Typical flight time is about 2 hours44 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight aa979 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 aa979 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.
  • Flight aa979 has not departed from Dallas (DFW) yet and is currently on schedule for 5:30 PM.
  • Flight aa979 usually flies a Boeing 737 MAX 8 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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