No delays reported for AA 255 (JFK → LAX) as of 6:43 PM ET. It arrived on time 74.7% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 47m. 5.4% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at JFK, LAX.
Looks on time
Should be in the air from JFK, scheduled to land at LAX at 5:48 PM local time.
Cancellation risk: Medium 5.4% 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.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| JFK → LAX New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA | 2:40 PM → 5:48 PM | 75% |
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How reliable is AA 255?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 74.7% |
| Average delay when late | 107 min |
| Cancelled | 5.4% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly AA 255
AA 255 was most reliable on Tuesdays (83% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (62%).
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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 255 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 255 usually on time?
AA 255 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 74.7% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 107 minutes when late.
How often is AA 255 cancelled?
5.4% of AA 255 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.