AA 2479 Chicago to New Orleans Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA2479 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on April 2nd, 2026.
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AA 2479 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 02 15:29 17:56
Cancelled
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Mar 26 16:08 17:59
Landed
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Mar 19 15:47 17:27
Landed
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American Airlines AA 2479 Chicago to New Orleans Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA2479 connects Chicago, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.

How long is the AA2479 flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Chicago to New Orleans is 1 hour and 45 minutes. The flight distance is 1349 km / 838 miles and the average flight speed is 696 km/h / 433 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA2479 Chicago to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA2479 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AA2479 arriving at?

Flight AA2479 arrives at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) Terminal 2.

When was the latest AA2479 flight?

The latest flight was scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 but was cancelled.

How else can the flight AA2479 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL2479, AA 2479, AAL 2479.

How often is flight AA2479 delayed?

On average, 33% of all AA2479 flights are delayed. The average delay is 3 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA2479 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA2479 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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AA2479 and Chicago ORD to New Orleans MSY Flights

Flight AA2479 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers AS6608, BA6675, GF4146, JL7396, QF4307

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: AA970, AA3751, AA6223, UA5895

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: WN1649, AA2983, WN878, WN301

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to New Orleans MSY.

AA2479 American Airlines Flight: Chicago to New Orleans Route Map

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