No delays reported for AA 2903 (DCA → ORD) as of 6:43 PM ET. It arrived on time 54.8% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 53m. 8.7% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at DCA, ORD.
High cancellation risk
Next leg DCA → ORD, scheduled 8:06 PM local time. No delays at DCA right now. Line up a backup option.
8.7% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| DCA → ORD Washington, DC to Chicago, IL | 8:06 PM → 9:42 PM | 55% |
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How reliable is AA 2903?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 54.8% |
| Average delay when late | 113 min |
| Cancelled | 8.7% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly AA 2903
AA 2903 was most reliable on Tuesdays (83% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (20%).
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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 2903 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at DCA, ORD. Checked 6:43 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the American Airlines app.
Is AA 2903 usually on time?
AA 2903 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 54.8% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 113 minutes when late.
How often is AA 2903 cancelled?
8.7% of AA 2903 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.