Likely delayed: there are delays at AA 16's airports as of 6:43 PM ET. It arrived on time 66.3% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 14m. 2.2% of flights were cancelled. SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
Likely delayed
Likely delayed: SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes). Scheduled to leave at 10:15 AM local time.
Cancellation risk: Medium 2.2% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; SFO has major delays.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check American Airlines for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
|---|---|---|
| SFO → JFK San Francisco, CA to New York, NY | 10:15 AM → 7:09 PM | 66% |
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How reliable is AA 16?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 66.3% |
| Average delay when late | 74 min |
| Cancelled | 2.2% |
| Diverted | 7.6% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly AA 16
AA 16 was most reliable on Saturdays (90% on time) and least reliable on Tuesdays (42%).
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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 16 delayed today?
SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:43 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the American Airlines app.
Is AA 16 usually on time?
AA 16 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 66.3% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 74 minutes when late.
How often is AA 16 cancelled?
2.2% of AA 16 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.