No delays reported for AA 1421 (ORD→JFK, BOS→DCA) as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 52.5% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 56m. 12% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at ORD, JFK, BOS, DCA.
High cancellation risk
Leg 2 of 2 (BOS → DCA): Should be in the air from BOS, scheduled to land at DCA at 7:15 PM local time. This flight number flew about 5 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today. Line up a backup option.
12% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| ORD → JFK Chicago, IL to New York, NY | 4:30 PM → 8:04 PM | 53% |
| BOS → DCA Boston, MA to Washington, DC | 5:22 PM → 7:15 PM | 52% |
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How reliable is AA 1421?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 52.5% |
| Average delay when late | 116 min |
| Cancelled | 12% |
| Diverted | 1.1% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly AA 1421
AA 1421 was most reliable on Wednesdays (75% on time) and least reliable on Saturdays (36%).
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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 1421 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at ORD, JFK, BOS, DCA. Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the American Airlines app.
Is AA 1421 usually on time?
AA 1421 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 52.5% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 116 minutes when late.
How often is AA 1421 cancelled?
12% of AA 1421 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.