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AA 5978 Philadelphia to State College Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA5978 from Philadelphia International Airport PHL to State College University Park Airport SCE is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 31st, 2025.
Check the table below for AA5978's most recent flight history:

AA 5978 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 31 10:50 11:45
Landed
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Oct 30 12:55 11:34
Unknown
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Oct 29 11:10 11:45
Landed
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Oct 27 10:59 11:38
Landed
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Oct 26 12:19 12:55
Delayed
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American Airlines AA 5978 Philadelphia to State College Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA5978 connects Philadelphia, United States to State College, United States, taking off from Philadelphia International Airport PHL and landing at State College University Park Airport SCE.

How long is the AA5978 flight from Philadelphia to State College?

The average flight time from Philadelphia to State College is 38 minutes. The flight distance is 246 km / 153 miles and the average flight speed is 378 km/h / 235 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA5978 Philadelphia to State College?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA5978 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest AA5978 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, October 31st, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 11:45.

How else can the flight AA5978 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL5978, AA 5978, AAL 5978.

How often is flight AA5978 delayed?

On average, 50% of all AA5978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 25 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA5978 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA5978 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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AA5978 and Philadelphia PHL to State College SCE Flights

Flight AA5978 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number AS4469

Other flights departing from Philadelphia PHL: AA4698, AA5068, AA5186, AA5507

Other flights arriving at State College SCE: UA3764, AA6036, UA3764, AA6037

All flights connecting Philadelphia PHL to State College SCE.

AA5978 American Airlines Flight: Philadelphia to State College Route Map

AA5978 American Airlines Flight Map: Philadelphia to State College
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