No delays reported for AA 857 (SAN → PHL) as of 6:51 PM ET. It arrived on time 80.8% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 27 minutes. 3.7% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at SAN, PHL.
In the air
In the air. This flight number flew about 2 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
In the air: 18,700 ft, 407 kt, B738 (N926AN). Live map
Cancellation risk: Medium 3.7% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; only 27 flights on record.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SAN → PHL San Diego, CA to Philadelphia, PA | 9:36 PM → 5:57 AM | 81% |
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How reliable is AA 857?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 80.8% |
| Average delay when late | 27 min |
| Cancelled | 3.7% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 27 |
Why it runs late
| Late-arriving plane | |
| Airline (crew, maintenance) | |
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| Extreme weather |
Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by American Airlines to the Department of Transportation.
Other flights SAN → PHL
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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 857 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at SAN, PHL. Checked 6:51 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the American Airlines app.
Is AA 857 usually on time?
AA 857 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 80.8% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 27 minutes when late.
How often is AA 857 cancelled?
3.7% of AA 857 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.