AA 5579 Philadelphia to Richmond Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA5579 from Philadelphia International Airport PHL to Richmond Airport RIC is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on August 5th, 2025.
Check the table below for AA5579's most recent flight history:

AA 5579 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 05 15:23 16:05
Landed
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Aug 04 15:05 15:44
Landed
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Aug 03 15:53 16:33
Landed
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Aug 02 15:44 16:25
Landed Late
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Aug 01 15:18 16:00
Landed
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American Airlines AA 5579 Philadelphia to Richmond Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA5579 connects Philadelphia, United States to Richmond, United States, taking off from Philadelphia International Airport PHL and landing at Richmond Airport RIC.

How long is the AA5579 flight from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The average flight time from Philadelphia to Richmond is 40 minutes. The flight distance is 319 km / 198 miles and the average flight speed is 454 km/h / 282 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA5579 Philadelphia to Richmond?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA5579 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AA5579 arriving at?

Flight AA5579 arrives at Richmond Airport (RIC) Terminal 3.

When was the latest AA5579 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 16:05.

How else can the flight AA5579 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL5579, AA 5579, AAL 5579.

How often is flight AA5579 delayed?

On average, 30% of all AA5579 flights are delayed. The average delay is 23 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA5579 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA5579 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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AA5579 and Philadelphia PHL to Richmond RIC Flights

Flight AA5579 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers BA6801, QR7790

Other flights departing from Philadelphia PHL: AA6017, AA6089, AA5785, NK1012

Other flights arriving at Richmond RIC: AA4353, AA5500, DL3158, AA6086

All flights connecting Philadelphia PHL to Richmond RIC.

AA5579 American Airlines Flight: Philadelphia to Richmond Route Map

AA5579 American Airlines Flight Map: Philadelphia to Richmond
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