AA 4970 Richmond to Chicago Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA4970 from Richmond Airport RIC to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today July 19th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on September 2nd, 2025.
Check the table below for AA4970's most recent flight history:

AA 4970 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Sep 02 12:04 12:50
Landed
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Sep 01 12:04 12:50
Landed
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Aug 31 11:50 12:35
Landed
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Aug 30 11:46 12:29
Landed
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Aug 28 12:34 13:23
Landed Late
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American Airlines AA 4970 Richmond to Chicago Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA4970 connects Richmond, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Richmond Airport RIC and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the AA4970 flight from Richmond to Chicago?

The average flight time from Richmond to Chicago is 1 hour and 41 minutes. The flight distance is 1032 km / 641 miles and the average flight speed is 613 km/h / 381 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA4970 Richmond to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA4970 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AA4970 arriving at?

Flight AA4970 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 3.

When was the latest AA4970 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 12:50.

How else can the flight AA4970 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL4970, AA 4970, AAL 4970.

How often is flight AA4970 delayed?

On average, 20% of all AA4970 flights are delayed. The average delay is 13 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA4970 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA4970 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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AA4970 and Richmond RIC to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight AA4970 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AS4254, QR7634, RJ7678

Other flights departing from Richmond RIC: AA6102, AA2700, AA4584, DL3690

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: AA3329, AA3048, AA3442, AA6366

All flights connecting Richmond RIC to Chicago ORD.

AA4970 American Airlines Flight: Richmond to Chicago Route Map

AA4970 American Airlines Flight Map: Richmond to Chicago
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