AA1538 Flight Status American Airlines: Charlotte to San Francisco (AAL1538)

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AA 1538 Charlotte to San Francisco Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 6th, 2026). Latest flight: September 8th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

AA 1538 Flight Status & Schedule American Airlines Charlotte to San Francisco

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Sep 08 CLT SFO 17:44 19:27 Landed Track >
Sep 07 CLT SFO 17:07 18:56 Landed Track >
Sep 06 CLT SFO 17:40 19:42 Landed Track >
Sep 04 CLT SFO 17:45 19:37 Landed Late Track >
Sep 03 CLT SFO 19:50 21:38 Delayed Track >
Sep 02 CLT SFO 17:07 19:06 Landed Track >
Sep 01 CLT SFO 19:32 21:29 Delayed Track >
Aug 31 CLT SFO 17:04 18:56 Landed Track >
Aug 30 CLT SFO 18:32 20:21 Landed Late Track >
Aug 29 CLT SFO 17:22 19:09 Landed Track >

American Airlines flight AA 1538 links Charlotte and San Francisco, 3,687 km (2,291 mi) apart. With 5 h 30 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 4 h 50 min, it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 8 September 2026, landed on time.

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About AA 1538

Route
Charlotte Douglas International Airport CLT to San Francisco International Airport SFO
Distance
3,687 km (2,291 mi)
Typical flight time
4 h 50 min
On time
6 of the last 8
Average delay when late
21 min

AA 1538 FAQ

How long is the AA1538 flight?
The timetable allows 5 h 30 min. Charlotte to San Francisco is 3,687 km (2,291 mi).
How often is AA1538 late?
2 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 21 minutes on average.
Which terminal does AA1538 use?
It usually arrives at Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does AA1538 have?
Also listed as AAL1538 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 1538.

AA1538 and Charlotte CLT to San Francisco SFO Flights

Flight AA1538 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers CZ1646, QF4507

Other flights departing from Charlotte CLT: MQ4166, OH5430, PT5890, AA1586

Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: B6233, AA1842, F93801

All flights connecting Charlotte CLT to San Francisco SFO.