No delays reported for AA 171 (JFK → LAX) as of 6:43 PM ET. It arrived on time 93.3% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 2h 22m. 2.2% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at JFK, LAX.
Looks on time
Next leg JFK → LAX, scheduled 6:00 AM local time. No delays at JFK right now, and it usually runs on time.
Cancellation risk: Low 2.2% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
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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| JFK → LAX New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA | 6:00 AM → 9:01 AM | 93% |
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How reliable is AA 171?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 93.3% |
| Average delay when late | 142 min |
| Cancelled | 2.2% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly AA 171
AA 171 was most reliable on Tuesdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Sundays (77%).
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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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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 171 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at JFK, LAX. Checked 6:43 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the American Airlines app.
Is AA 171 usually on time?
AA 171 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 93.3% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 142 minutes when late.
How often is AA 171 cancelled?
2.2% of AA 171 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.