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AA 4979 Nashville to Chicago Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA4979 from Nashville International Airport BNA to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 5th, 2025.
Check the table below for AA4979's most recent flight history:

AA 4979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 05 09:53 11:03
Landed
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Oct 03 09:45 10:55
Landed
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Oct 02 09:26 10:41
Landed
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Sep 29 09:28 10:44
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Sep 28 09:54 11:08
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American Airlines AA 4979 Nashville to Chicago Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA4979 connects Nashville, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Nashville International Airport BNA and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the AA4979 flight from Nashville to Chicago?

The average flight time from Nashville to Chicago is 1 hour and 14 minutes. The flight distance is 659 km / 410 miles and the average flight speed is 514 km/h / 319 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA4979 Nashville to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA4979 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AA4979 arriving at?

Flight AA4979 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 3.

When was the latest AA4979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 11:03.

How else can the flight AA4979 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL4979, AA 4979, AAL 4979.

How often is flight AA4979 delayed?

On average, 0% of all AA4979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA4979 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA4979 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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AA4979 and Nashville BNA to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight AA4979 is code-shared by 6 airlines using the flight numbers AS6371, BA1713, EI7137, IB4017, JL7489, QR9427

Other flights departing from Nashville BNA: AA4160, WN2544, WN3298, AA620

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: CI5238, AA4340, AA3531, AA4439

All flights connecting Nashville BNA to Chicago ORD.

AA4979 American Airlines Flight: Nashville to Chicago Route Map

AA4979 American Airlines Flight Map: Nashville to Chicago
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