Likely delayed: there are delays at AA 177's airports as of 6:43 PM ET. It arrived on time 48.3% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 34m. 5.4% of flights were cancelled. SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
High cancellation risk
Next leg JFK → SFO, scheduled 9:30 PM local time. No delays at JFK right now. Line up a backup option.
5.4% 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 |
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| JFK → SFO New York, NY to San Francisco, CA | 9:30 PM → 12:59 AM | 48% |
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How reliable is AA 177?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 48.3% |
| Average delay when late | 94 min |
| Cancelled | 5.4% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly AA 177
AA 177 was most reliable on Tuesdays (73% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (23%).
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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 177 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 177 usually on time?
AA 177 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 48.3% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 94 minutes when late.
How often is AA 177 cancelled?
5.4% of AA 177 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.