AA1851 Flight Status American Airlines: Chicago to San Francisco (AAL1851)

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AA 1851 Chicago to San Francisco Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 3rd, 2026). Latest flight: October 4th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

AA 1851 Flight Status & Schedule American Airlines Chicago to San Francisco

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Oct 04 ORD SFO 10:02 11:59 Landed Track >
Oct 03 ORD SFO 10:27 12:43 Landed Track >
Oct 02 ORD SFO 11:00 13:19 Delayed Track >
Oct 01 ORD SFO 10:07 12:28 Landed Track >
Sep 30 ORD SFO 09:58 11:51 Landed Track >
Sep 29 ORD SFO 09:52 12:02 Landed Track >
Sep 28 ORD SFO 10:54 12:49 Landed Track >
Sep 27 ORD SFO 11:36 13:59 Delayed Track >
Sep 26 ORD SFO 10:31 12:32 Landed Track >
Sep 25 ORD SFO 10:59 13:07 Landed Late Track >

American Airlines operates AA 1851 from Chicago to San Francisco, a 2,964 km (1,842 mi) trip. With 4 h 54 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 4 h 5 min, it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 4 October 2026, landed on time.

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About AA 1851

Route
Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to San Francisco International Airport SFO
Distance
2,964 km (1,842 mi)
Typical flight time
4 h 5 min
On time
7 of the last 8
Average delay when late
28 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 3

AA 1851 FAQ

How long is the AA1851 flight?
The timetable allows 4 h 54 min. Chicago to San Francisco is 2,964 km (1,842 mi).
How often is AA1851 late?
1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 28 minutes on average.
Which terminal does AA1851 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and 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 AA1851 have?
Also listed as AAL1851 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 1851.

American Airlines AA1851 News

AA1851 and Chicago ORD to San Francisco SFO Flights

Flight AA1851 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers JL7551, QF4325

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: AA1339, MQ4037

Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: WN3177, AA1110, WN3474, DL689

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to San Francisco SFO.