Likely delayed: there are delays at AA 801's airports as of 6:51 PM ET. It arrived on time 76% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 2h 32m. 1.3% of flights were cancelled. AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
High cancellation risk
Leg 3 of 3 (ORF → MIA): Next leg ORF → MIA, scheduled 7:59 PM local time. No delays at ORF right now. This flight number flew about 2 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today. Line up a backup option.
1.3% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; AUS has major delays; rough weather at AUS.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check American Airlines for official times. Live position: adsb.lol (open data, ODbL).
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| PHL → AUS Philadelphia, PA to Austin, TX | 8:40 AM → 11:28 AM | 94% |
| STT → JFK Charlotte Amalie, VI to New York, NY | 11:44 AM → 3:59 PM | 77% |
| ORF → MIA Norfolk, VA to Miami, FL | 7:59 PM → 10:20 PM | 64% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is AA 801?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 76% |
| Average delay when late | 152 min |
| Cancelled | 1.3% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 76 |
Best and worst days to fly AA 801
AA 801 was most reliable on Thursdays (92% on time) and least reliable on Saturdays (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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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 801 delayed today?
AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:51 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the American Airlines app.
Is AA 801 usually on time?
AA 801 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 76% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 152 minutes when late.
How often is AA 801 cancelled?
1.3% of AA 801 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.