AA1278 Flight Status American Airlines: New Orleans to Charlotte (AAL1278)

American Airlines AA 1278

En-Route

MSY New Orleans

Scheduled
05:24
Actual
05:27

Gate: B12

Departure: Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · local time CST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY)

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CLT Charlotte

Scheduled
08:25
Estimated
07:59

Gate: B10

Arrival: Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · local time EST

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

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Departed 1h 46m ago · landing now 100%

MSY 05:27 CLT 07:59

1,047 km (651 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map MSY to CLT Map of the great-circle route from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport, United States to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, United States, 1047 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. MSY CLT Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1047 km / 651 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:01 · Typical Duration: 01:30

AA 1278 Flight Status & Schedule American Airlines New Orleans to Charlotte

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 06 MSY CLT 05:27 07:59 En-Route Track >
Nov 05 MSY CLT 05:32 08:05 Landed Track >
Nov 04 MSY CLT 06:04 08:34 Landed Track >
Nov 03 MSY CLT 06:02 08:26 Landed Track >
Nov 02 MSY CLT 06:20 08:50 Landed Track >
Nov 01 MSY CLT 05:35 08:02 Landed Track >
Sep 08 MSY CLT 06:30 08:58 Landed Track >
Sep 07 MSY CLT 06:26 08:57 Landed Track >
Sep 06 MSY CLT 07:22 09:52 Landed Track >

American Airlines operates AA 1278 from New Orleans to Charlotte, a 1,047 km (651 mi) trip, six times a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday). The timetable allows 2 h 2 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h 30 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left on time, at 05:27, and is due in Charlotte at 07:59, 26 minutes early.

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About AA 1278

Route
New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY to Charlotte Douglas International Airport CLT
Distance
1,047 km (651 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 30 min
Flies
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
8 of the last 8

AA 1278 FAQ

How long is the AA1278 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 2 min. New Orleans to Charlotte is 1,047 km (651 mi).
How often is AA1278 late?
None of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does AA1278 fly?
Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does AA1278 have?
Also listed as AAL1278 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 1278.

AA1278 and New Orleans MSY to Charlotte CLT Flights

Other flights departing from New Orleans MSY: DL1547, AA978, WN3182, WN2965

Other flights arriving at Charlotte CLT: AA551, AA1249, AA1348, PT5992

All flights connecting New Orleans MSY to Charlotte CLT.