No delays reported for AA 493 (JFK → CLT) as of 6:43 PM ET. It arrived on time 83.3% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 58m. 2.2% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at JFK, CLT.
Looks on time
Next leg JFK → CLT, scheduled 12:00 PM local time. No delays at JFK right now, and it usually runs on time.
Cancellation risk: Low 2.2% 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 → CLT New York, NY to Charlotte, NC | 12:00 PM → 2:05 PM | 83% |
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How reliable is AA 493?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 83.3% |
| Average delay when late | 118 min |
| Cancelled | 2.2% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly AA 493
AA 493 was most reliable on Tuesdays (92% on time) and least reliable on Saturdays (75%).
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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 493 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at JFK, CLT. Checked 6:43 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the American Airlines app.
Is AA 493 usually on time?
AA 493 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 83.3% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 118 minutes when late.
How often is AA 493 cancelled?
2.2% of AA 493 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.