AA259 Flight Status American Airlines: Lisbon to Philadelphia (AAL259)

LIS Lisbon

Scheduled
10:40
Estimated
12:06

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 47

Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time WET

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

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PHL Philadelphia

Scheduled
13:35

Terminal: A | Gate: 19

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time EST

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

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Distance: 5550 km / 3449 miles · Scheduled Duration: 07:55 · Typical Duration: 07:05

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AA 259 Flight Status & Schedule American Airlines Lisbon to Philadelphia

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 14 LIS PHL 10:40 13:35 Delayed >1h Track >
Nov 13 LIS PHL 11:24 13:35 Landed Track >
Nov 12 LIS PHL 11:43 14:10 Landed Track >
Nov 11 LIS PHL 11:05 14:00 Cancelled Claim >
Nov 10 LIS PHL 11:33 13:34 Landed Track >
Nov 09 LIS PHL 11:26 13:26 Landed Track >
Nov 08 LIS PHL 11:18 13:20 Landed Track >
Nov 07 LIS PHL 11:05 13:52 Landed Late Track >
Nov 06 LIS PHL 11:15 13:39 Landed Track >
Nov 05 LIS PHL 11:16 13:13 Landed Track >

American Airlines flight AA 259 links Lisbon and Philadelphia, 5,550 km (3,449 mi) apart, and flies daily. With 7 h 55 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 7 h 5 min, it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled for 10:40 but expected to leave 1 h 26 min late, at 12:06.

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About AA 259

American Airlines Flight AA259 connects Lisbon, Portugal to Philadelphia, United States, taking off from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport LIS and landing at Philadelphia International Airport PHL.

Route
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport LIS to Philadelphia International Airport PHL
Distance
5,550 km (3,449 mi)
Typical flight time
7 h 5 min
Flies
Daily
On time
7 of the last 9
Average delay when late
17 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Compensation of up to €600 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

AA 259 FAQ

How long is the AA259 flight from Lisbon to Philadelphia?
The timetable allows 7 h 55 min. Lisbon to Philadelphia is 5,550 km (3,449 mi).
How often is AA259 from Lisbon to Philadelphia late?
1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late and 1 was cancelled; when late, by 17 minutes on average.
When was the latest AA259 flight from Lisbon to Philadelphia?
The latest AA259 was the 11:05 (local time) departure from Lisbon on 13 November 2026; it landed 25 minutes early.
Which days does AA259 fly from Lisbon to Philadelphia?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does AA259 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and arrives at Terminal A at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does AA259 have?
Also listed as AAL259 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 259.
Can I get compensation if AA259 is delayed or cancelled?
Up to €600 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

AA259 and Lisbon LIS to Philadelphia PHL Flights

Other flights departing from Lisbon LIS: FR1301, TP247, FR9705, TP67

Other flights arriving at Philadelphia PHL: AA93, AA729, AA2961, AA2134

All flights connecting Lisbon LIS to Philadelphia PHL.