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AA1261 Flight Status American Airlines: Minneapolis to Chicago (AAL1261)

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AA 1261 Minneapolis to Chicago Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA1261 from Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport MSP to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today July 20th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on July 3rd, 2026.
Check the table below for AA1261's most recent flight history:

AA 1261 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 03 15:48 16:38
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American Airlines AA 1261 Minneapolis to Chicago Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA1261 connects Minneapolis, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport MSP and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the AA1261 flight from Minneapolis to Chicago?

The average flight time from Minneapolis to Chicago is 50 minutes. The flight distance is 537 km / 334 miles and the average flight speed is 644 km/h / 400 mph.

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

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA1261 is 4.1/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AA1261 arriving at?

Flight AA1261 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 3.

When was the latest AA1261 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, July 3rd, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 16:38.

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, 100% of all AA1261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 56 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 Minneapolis MSP to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight AA1261 is code-shared by 6 airlines using the flight numbers BA5553, CX7593, EI7595, IB4733, QR9281, RJ7358

Other flights departing from Minneapolis MSP: DL2885, SY603, OO4314, DL4314

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: OO5134, AA2433, AS1446, UA913

All flights connecting Minneapolis MSP to Chicago ORD.

AA1261 American Airlines Flight: Minneapolis to Chicago Route Map

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