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AA 1278 Tampa to Chicago Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA1278 from Tampa International Airport TPA to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 16th, 2026.
Check the table below for AA1278's most recent flight history:

AA 1278 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 16 13:27 14:45
Landed
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May 09 13:10 14:49
Landed
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Apr 25 13:09 14:35
Landed
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Apr 18 13:05 14:32
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Apr 11 13:17 14:47
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American Airlines AA 1278 Tampa to Chicago Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA1278 connects Tampa, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Tampa International Airport TPA and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the AA1278 flight from Tampa to Chicago?

The average flight time from Tampa to Chicago is 2 hours and 28 minutes. The flight distance is 1631 km / 1014 miles and the average flight speed is 663 km/h / 412 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA1278 Tampa to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA1278 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AA1278 arriving at?

Flight AA1278 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 3.

When was the latest AA1278 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 14:45.

How else can the flight AA1278 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL1278, AA 1278, AAL 1278.

How often is flight AA1278 delayed?

On average, 0% of all AA1278 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA1278 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA1278 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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AA1278 and Tampa TPA to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight AA1278 is code-shared by 7 airlines using the flight numbers AS4162, BA4652, GF6669, IB8331, QF4638, QR9103, RJ7283

Other flights departing from Tampa TPA: UA1979, WN800, WN3459, WL296

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: LO1, UA4178, AA4936, OO4936

All flights connecting Tampa TPA to Chicago ORD.

AA1278 American Airlines Flight: Tampa to Chicago Route Map

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