American Airlines Delay and Cancellation Rates
American Airlines (AA) flights arrived 15 or more minutes late 25.0% of the time across 2,847,015 flights, January 2023 to December 2025 (BTS). That is number 7 of 10 among the mainline carriers in DelayGuard's BTS data (1 is the lowest delay rate), against 21.2% for all reporting carriers. 1.68% of 1,957,959 scheduled flights were cancelled in 2024 to 2025, against 1.41% overall.
These figures are historical US domestic rates, not a forecast for one departure. Use the US domestic delay forecast before you book.
Delay window: January 2023 to December 2025. Cancellation window: 2024 to 2025. Last updated: 2026-10-18. Delayed means a flight arrived 15 or more minutes after its scheduled arrival, the BTS and DOT on-time standard. Cancelled and diverted flights are excluded from delay rates. Historical BTS figures are separate from DelayGuard's per-flight model probability and from live FAA, weather and ground-delay status.
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American Airlines by airport
| Airport | Delayed 15+ min | Flights | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW | 31.4% | 480,678 | 2.36% |
| Charlotte (CLT) | 27.1% | 356,927 | 1.31% |
| Miami (MIA) | 29.1% | 173,076 | 1.44% |
| Sky Harbor (PHX) | 20.3% | 162,686 | 0.62% |
| O'Hare (ORD) | 27.5% | 154,130 | 1.52% |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | 24.5% | 129,197 | 1.78% |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | 20.3% | 88,776 | 0.75% |
| Reagan National (DCA) | 22.9% | 81,735 | 1.99% |
| Orlando (MCO) | 24.6% | 54,217 | 1.73% |
| LaGuardia (LGA) | 23.7% | 50,742 | 2.53% |
Busiest American Airlines routes
| Route | Delayed 15+ min | Flights | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW to LAX | 30.2% | 14,135 | 1.64% |
| LAX to DFW | 22.3% | 14,069 | 1.66% |
| DFW to PHX | 29.6% | 12,616 | 1.70% |
| PHX to DFW | 19.5% | 12,599 | 1.75% |
| CLT to MCO | 27.9% | 11,863 | 1.51% |
| MCO to CLT | 21.9% | 11,862 | 1.60% |
| DFW to MIA | 30.1% | 11,704 | 1.82% |
| MIA to DFW | 28.7% | 11,679 | 1.80% |
| DFW to LAS | 34.4% | 11,578 | 2.41% |
| DFW to AUS | 30.7% | 11,552 | 2.60% |
| AUS to DFW | 24.1% | 11,545 | 2.72% |
| LAS to DFW | 22.2% | 11,538 | 2.51% |
| DFW to ORD | 27.1% | 11,376 | 2.06% |
| ORD to DFW | 25.6% | 11,330 | 2.15% |
| LGA to DFW | 24.7% | 11,176 | 3.01% |
What shapes American Airlines' record
American's record changes sharply by airport. Its flights from Los Angeles (LAX) ran 20.3% late, against 31.4% from DFW (airports with at least 5,000 American departures).
Delays peak in July (35.0%) and are lowest in November (18.4%).
BTS reports each flight under the carrier that operated it. Flights flown by regional partners such as SkyWest, Republic, Envoy, PSA and Endeavor are reported under those operators, so this is the record of American's own aircraft and crews.
How often is American Airlines delayed or cancelled?
Data period: delays January 2023 to December 2025; cancellations 2024 to 2025. Last updated: 2026-10-18.
- How often is American Airlines delayed?
- 25.0% of American Airlines flights arrived 15 or more minutes late across 2,847,015 flights, January 2023 to December 2025 (BTS). All reporting carriers: 21.2%.
- How often is American Airlines cancelled?
- 1.68% of 1,957,959 scheduled American Airlines flights were cancelled in 2024 to 2025 (BTS), against 1.41% for all reporting carriers.
- When is American Airlines delayed most?
- By scheduled hour, 5 AM departures ran 11.2% late and 7 PM ran 36.7% late (January 2023 to December 2025, BTS). By month, delays peak in July (35.0%) and are lowest in November (18.4%).
- Which airports delay American Airlines most?
- Among airports with at least 5,000 American departures, Los Angeles (LAX) was lowest at 20.3% late and DFW was highest at 31.4% (January 2023 to December 2025, BTS).
Questions
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