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AA 5978 State College to Philadelphia Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA5978 from State College University Park Airport SCE to Philadelphia International Airport PHL 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 12:28 13:03
Landed
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Oct 30 14:05 13:00
Unknown
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Oct 29 12:37 13:07
Landed
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Oct 27 12:15 12:49
Landed
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Oct 26 13:22 13:54
Delayed
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American Airlines AA 5978 State College to Philadelphia Flight Information

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

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

The average flight time from State College to Philadelphia is 34 minutes. The flight distance is 246 km / 153 miles and the average flight speed is 411 km/h / 255 mph.

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

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA5978 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AA5978 arriving at?

Flight AA5978 arrives at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Terminal F.

When was the latest AA5978 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, October 31st, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 13:03.

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 14 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 State College SCE to Philadelphia PHL Flights

Flight AA5978 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number QR8604

Other flights departing from State College SCE: AA6037, OO5998, AA6036

Other flights arriving at Philadelphia PHL: AA1581, AA3319, AA1135, AA5824

All flights connecting State College SCE to Philadelphia PHL.

AA5978 American Airlines Flight: State College to Philadelphia Route Map

AA5978 American Airlines Flight Map: State College to Philadelphia
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