No delays reported for AA 1718 (SAT → DCA) as of 6:45 PM ET. It arrived on time 88.4% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 46m. 4.4% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at SAT, DCA.
High cancellation risk
Next leg SAT → DCA, scheduled 6:15 AM local time. No delays at SAT right now, and it usually runs on time. Weather at SAT (57°F, overcast, wind 8 kt) could slow departures. Line up a backup option.
4.4% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; rough weather at SAT.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check American Airlines for official times.
Book a backup seat SAT → DCAThis flight is cancelled often; a refundable backup costs little
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| SAT → DCA San Antonio, TX to Washington, DC | 6:15 AM → 10:34 AM | 88% |
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How reliable is AA 1718?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 88.4% |
| Average delay when late | 106 min |
| Cancelled | 4.4% |
| Diverted | 1.1% |
| Flights tracked | 91 |
Best and worst days to fly AA 1718
AA 1718 was most reliable on Wednesdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Mondays (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.
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 1718 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at SAT, DCA. Checked 6:45 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the American Airlines app.
Is AA 1718 usually on time?
AA 1718 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 88.4% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 106 minutes when late.
How often is AA 1718 cancelled?
4.4% of AA 1718 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.