No delays reported for AA 396 (LGA → ORD) as of 6:43 PM ET. It arrived on time 47.6% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 54m. 8.7% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at LGA, ORD.
High cancellation risk
Should be in the air from LGA, scheduled to land at ORD at 6:08 PM local time. Line up a backup option.
8.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LGA → ORD New York, NY to Chicago, IL | 4:00 PM → 6:08 PM | 48% |
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How reliable is AA 396?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 47.6% |
| Average delay when late | 114 min |
| Cancelled | 8.7% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly AA 396
AA 396 was most reliable on Tuesdays (82% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (33%).
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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 396 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at LGA, ORD. Checked 6:43 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the American Airlines app.
Is AA 396 usually on time?
AA 396 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 47.6% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 114 minutes when late.
How often is AA 396 cancelled?
8.7% of AA 396 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.