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AA5261 Flight Status American Airlines: Columbus to Washington (AAL5261)

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AA 5261 Columbus to Washington Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA5261 from Port Columbus International Airport CMH to Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 25th, 2026.
Check the table below for AA5261's most recent flight history:

AA 5261 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 25 10:50 11:52
En-Route
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May 25 11:00 11:53
Landed
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American Airlines AA 5261 Columbus to Washington Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA5261 connects Columbus, United States to Washington, United States, taking off from Port Columbus International Airport CMH and landing at Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA.

How long is the AA5261 flight from Columbus to Washington?

The average flight time from Columbus to Washington is 53 minutes. The flight distance is 519 km / 322 miles and the average flight speed is 454 km/h / 282 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA5261 Columbus to Washington?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA5261 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AA5261 arriving at?

Flight AA5261 arrives at Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) Terminal 2.

When was the latest AA5261 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, May 25th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 11:52.

How else can the flight AA5261 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL5261, AA 5261, AAL 5261.

How often is flight AA5261 delayed?

On average, 50% of all AA5261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 1 minute.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA5261 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA5261 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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AA5261 and Columbus CMH to Washington DCA Flights

Other flights departing from Columbus CMH: DL1479, UA4047, WN277, AA5261

Other flights arriving at Washington DCA: UA2140, AA5516, AA5581, AA5261

All flights connecting Columbus CMH to Washington DCA.

AA5261 American Airlines Flight: Columbus to Washington Route Map

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