Likely delayed: there are delays at AA 1188's airports as of 6:53 PM ET. It arrived on time 69.6% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 59 minutes. None were cancelled. AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
High cancellation risk
Leg 1 of 2 (CLT → AUS): Not seen in the air yet, 83 min after its scheduled 5:30 PM departure from CLT. It may be delayed, out of receiver range, or not flying today. This flight number flew about 5 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today. Line up a backup option.
0% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; AUS has major delays; rough weather at AUS.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check American Airlines for official times. Live position: adsb.lol (open data, ODbL).
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| CLT → AUS Charlotte, NC to Austin, TX | 5:30 PM → 7:21 PM | 75% |
| PHX → PHL Phoenix, AZ to Philadelphia, PA | 10:03 PM → 5:35 AM | 69% |
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How reliable is AA 1188?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 69.6% |
| Average delay when late | 59 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 1.4% |
| Flights tracked | 70 |
Best and worst days to fly AA 1188
AA 1188 was most reliable on Wednesdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Saturdays (55%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by American Airlines to the Department of Transportation.
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Live status at its airports
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is AA 1188 delayed today?
AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:53 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the American Airlines app.
Is AA 1188 usually on time?
AA 1188 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 69.6% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 59 minutes when late.
How often is AA 1188 cancelled?
0% of AA 1188 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.