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AA 1261 Chicago to Los Angeles Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA1261 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Los Angeles International Airport LAX is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on April 6th, 2026.
Check the table below for AA1261's most recent flight history:

AA 1261 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 06 06:00 08:03
Landed
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Apr 05 06:06 08:02
Landed
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Apr 04 06:12 08:07
Landed
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Apr 03 06:00 08:39
Cancelled
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Apr 02 06:15 08:20
Landed
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American Airlines AA 1261 Chicago to Los Angeles Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA1261 connects Chicago, United States to Los Angeles, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Los Angeles International Airport LAX.

How long is the AA1261 flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The average flight time from Chicago to Los Angeles is 4 hours and 1 minute. The flight distance is 2802 km / 1741 miles and the average flight speed is 688 km/h / 428 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA1261 Chicago to Los Angeles?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA1261 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AA1261 arriving at?

Flight AA1261 arrives at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminal 4.

When was the latest AA1261 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, April 6th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 08:03.

How else can the flight AA1261 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL1261, AA 1261, AAL 1261.

How often is flight AA1261 delayed?

On average, 10% of all AA1261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 67 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA1261 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA1261 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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AA1261 and Chicago ORD to Los Angeles LAX Flights

Flight AA1261 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers BA4760, EI7153, MH9331, TN1147

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: AA1164, AA4551, WN4150, DL5731

Other flights arriving at Los Angeles LAX: AA1660, AA6479, WN3128, CP354

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Los Angeles LAX.

AA1261 American Airlines Flight: Chicago to Los Angeles Route Map

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