AA 4972 Dallas to Birmingham Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA4972 from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport DFW to Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport BHM is not scheduled for today July 1st, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 20th, 2026.
Check the table below for AA4972's most recent flight history:

AA 4972 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 20 22:13 23:37
Landed
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May 19 19:19 21:13
Cancelled
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May 18 22:09 23:30
Landed
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May 17 22:35 23:55
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May 16 22:22 23:38
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American Airlines AA 4972 Dallas to Birmingham Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA4972 connects Dallas, United States to Birmingham, United States, taking off from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport DFW and landing at Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport BHM.

How long is the AA4972 flight from Dallas to Birmingham?

The average flight time from Dallas to Birmingham is 1 hour and 20 minutes. The flight distance is 959 km / 596 miles and the average flight speed is 676 km/h / 420 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA4972 Dallas to Birmingham?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA4972 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest AA4972 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, May 21st, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 23:37.

How else can the flight AA4972 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL4972, AA 4972, AAL 4972.

How often is flight AA4972 delayed?

On average, 10% of all AA4972 flights are delayed. The average delay is 2 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA4972 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA4972 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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AA4972 and Dallas DFW to Birmingham BHM Flights

Flight AA4972 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers AS4779, BA6620, GF6882, IB8267, QR7794

Other flights departing from Dallas DFW: AA5356, AA788, AA2330, AA1331

Other flights arriving at Birmingham BHM: UA4599, AA5487, AA3631, AA3928

All flights connecting Dallas DFW to Birmingham BHM.

AA4972 American Airlines Flight: Dallas to Birmingham Route Map

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