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AA 1861 San Diego to Chicago Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA1861 from San Diego International Airport SAN to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 17th, 2025.
Check the table below for AA1861's most recent flight history:

AA 1861 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 17 12:21 17:41
Landed
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Dec 16 11:54 17:32
Landed
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Dec 15 16:01 21:36
Landed
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Dec 14 15:29 21:01
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Dec 13 15:23 20:56
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American Airlines AA 1861 San Diego to Chicago Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA1861 connects San Diego, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from San Diego International Airport SAN and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the AA1861 flight from San Diego to Chicago?

The average flight time from San Diego to Chicago is 3 hours and 35 minutes. The flight distance is 2768 km / 1720 miles and the average flight speed is 771 km/h / 479 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA1861 San Diego to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA1861 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AA1861 arriving at?

Flight AA1861 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 3.

When was the latest AA1861 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 17:41.

How else can the flight AA1861 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL1861, AA 1861, AAL 1861.

How often is flight AA1861 delayed?

On average, 10% of all AA1861 flights are delayed. The average delay is 11 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA1861 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA1861 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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AA1861 and San Diego SAN to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight AA1861 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers BA5554, EI7461, GF6839, JL7697

Other flights departing from San Diego SAN: WN3274, WN345, WN2867, WN1403

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: AA941, AA3153, AA4349, AA5651

All flights connecting San Diego SAN to Chicago ORD.

AA1861 American Airlines Flight: San Diego to Chicago Route Map

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