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| Aug 27 | PHL | DSM | 20:05 | 22:06 |
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| Aug 20 | PHL | DSM | 20:05 | 22:06 |
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| Aug 14 | PHL | DSM | 20:05 | 22:06 |
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| Aug 09 | PHL | DSM | 20:05 | 22:06 |
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| Aug 08 | PHL | DSM | 20:05 | 22:06 |
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| Aug 06 | PHL | DSM | 20:05 | 22:06 |
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| Aug 05 | PHL | DSM | 20:05 | 22:06 |
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| Nov 01 | PHL | DSM | 19:44 | 20:59 |
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| Oct 31 | PHL | DSM | 20:02 | 21:19 |
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| Oct 30 | PHL | DSM | 20:17 | 21:23 |
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American Airlines Flight AA5478 connects Philadelphia, United States to Des Moines, United States, taking off from Philadelphia International Airport PHL and landing at Des Moines International Airport DSM.
How long is the AA5478 flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
The average flight time from Philadelphia to Des Moines is 2 hours and 12 minutes. The flight distance is 1561 km / 970 miles and the average flight speed is 574 km/h / 357 mph.
How many AA5478 flights are operated per week?
1 flight per week. The flight AA5478 is operated on Friday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA5478 Philadelphia to Des Moines?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA5478 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest AA5478 flight?
The latest flight was scheduled for Friday, August 28th, 2026 but was cancelled.
How else can the flight AA5478 be referenced as?
This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL5478, AA 5478, AAL 5478.
How often is flight AA5478 delayed?
On average, 20% of all AA5478 flights are delayed. The average delay is 24 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA5478 flight or baggage issues?
If your AA5478 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.
See our AA5478 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Claim compensation for your flight delay or cancellation!
Flight delays happen, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept them. You may be entitled to as much as 600€ in compensation if your flight has been delayed, cancelled or overbooked within the last three years. Claim Compensation Now >
Other flights departing from Philadelphia PHL: OH5357, OH5478, AA3158, AA5357
Other flights arriving at Des Moines DSM: OH5478, UA2827, UA4060, WN1548
All flights connecting Philadelphia PHL to Des Moines DSM.
