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AA 1981 Philadelphia to San Diego Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA1981 from Philadelphia International Airport PHL to San Diego International Airport SAN is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 30th, 2025.
Check the table below for AA1981's most recent flight history:

AA 1981 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 30 19:18 21:26
Diverted
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Oct 29 18:49 20:55
Landed
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Oct 28 18:49 20:58
En-Route
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Oct 26 18:42 20:52
Landed
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Oct 25 20:00 21:57
Landed Late
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American Airlines AA 1981 Philadelphia to San Diego Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA1981 connects Philadelphia, United States to San Diego, United States, taking off from Philadelphia International Airport PHL and landing at San Diego International Airport SAN.

How long is the AA1981 flight from Philadelphia to San Diego?

The average flight time from Philadelphia to San Diego is 5 hours and 12 minutes. The flight distance is 3806 km / 2365 miles and the average flight speed is 733 km/h / 455 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA1981 Philadelphia to San Diego?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA1981 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AA1981 arriving at?

Flight AA1981 arrives at San Diego International Airport (SAN) Terminal 2.

When was the latest AA1981 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, October 31st, 2025 with the flight status being Diverted on 21:26.

How else can the flight AA1981 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL1981, AA 1981, AAL 1981.

How often is flight AA1981 delayed?

On average, 40% of all AA1981 flights are delayed. The average delay is 18 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA1981 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA1981 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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AA1981 and Philadelphia PHL to San Diego SAN Flights

Flight AA1981 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number IB4804

Other flights departing from Philadelphia PHL: AA646, AA2744, AA5352, AA4428

Other flights arriving at San Diego SAN: WN2910, AS195, WN2664, WN3884

All flights connecting Philadelphia PHL to San Diego SAN.

AA1981 American Airlines Flight: Philadelphia to San Diego Route Map

AA1981 American Airlines Flight Map: Philadelphia to San Diego
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