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AA1238 Flight Status American Airlines: Washington to Buffalo (AAL1238)

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AA 1238 Washington to Buffalo Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA1238 from Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA to Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF is not scheduled for today July 18th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 16th, 2026.
Check the table below for AA1238's most recent flight history:

AA 1238 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 16 21:10 22:02
Landed Late
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May 09 20:11 21:10
Landed
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Apr 25 20:40 21:31
Landed
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Apr 18 20:20 21:13
Landed
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Apr 11 20:18 21:11
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American Airlines AA 1238 Washington to Buffalo Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA1238 connects Washington, United States to Buffalo, United States, taking off from Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA and landing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF.

How long is the AA1238 flight from Washington to Buffalo?

The average flight time from Washington to Buffalo is 53 minutes. The flight distance is 476 km / 296 miles and the average flight speed is 535 km/h / 332 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA1238 Washington to Buffalo?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA1238 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest AA1238 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, May 17th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 22:02.

How else can the flight AA1238 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL1238, AA 1238, AAL 1238.

How often is flight AA1238 delayed?

On average, 20% of all AA1238 flights are delayed. The average delay is 38 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA1238 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA1238 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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AA1238 and Washington DCA to Buffalo BUF Flights

Flight AA1238 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number AS6161

Other flights departing from Washington DCA: AA5237, AA5483, AA4794, AA1553

Other flights arriving at Buffalo BUF: UA2126, AA3225, WN3972, UA2464

All flights connecting Washington DCA to Buffalo BUF.

AA1238 American Airlines Flight: Washington to Buffalo Route Map

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