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AA1997 Flight Status American Airlines: Washington to New Orleans (AAL1997)

AA 1997 Washington to New Orleans Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA1997 from Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 13th, 2025.
Check the table below for AA1997's most recent flight history:

AA 1997 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 13 14:36 15:53
Landed
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Dec 06 14:40 16:21
Landed
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Nov 15 14:26 15:42
Landed
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Nov 08 15:29 16:53
Landed Late
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American Airlines AA 1997 Washington to New Orleans Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA1997 connects Washington, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.

How long is the AA1997 flight from Washington to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Washington to New Orleans is 2 hours and 24 minutes. The flight distance is 1559 km / 969 miles and the average flight speed is 650 km/h / 404 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA1997 Washington to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA1997 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AA1997 arriving at?

Flight AA1997 arrives at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) Terminal 2.

When was the latest AA1997 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, December 13th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 15:53.

How else can the flight AA1997 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL1997, AA 1997, AAL 1997.

How often is flight AA1997 delayed?

On average, 50% of all AA1997 flights are delayed. The average delay is 28 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA1997 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA1997 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.

See our AA1997 Flight Tracker above for more details.

AA1997 and Washington DCA to New Orleans MSY Flights

Flight AA1997 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number BA1924

Other flights departing from Washington DCA: DL2973, DL5818, DL5775, AA4208

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: AA1342, DL2890, AA4720, DL1047

All flights connecting Washington DCA to New Orleans MSY.

AA1997 American Airlines Flight: Washington to New Orleans Route Map

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