AA 6517 Des Moines to Chicago Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA6517 from Des Moines International Airport DSM to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on March 6th, 2026.
Check the table below for AA6517's most recent flight history:

AA 6517 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Mar 06 19:44 21:19
Cancelled
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Mar 05 19:54 20:43
Landed
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Mar 04 19:50 20:37
Landed
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Mar 03 20:27 21:14
Landed
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Mar 02 19:44 21:19
Delayed
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American Airlines AA 6517 Des Moines to Chicago Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA6517 connects Des Moines, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Des Moines International Airport DSM and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the AA6517 flight from Des Moines to Chicago?

The average flight time from Des Moines to Chicago is 50 minutes. The flight distance is 480 km / 298 miles and the average flight speed is 495 km/h / 308 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA6517 Des Moines to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA6517 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AA6517 arriving at?

Flight AA6517 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 3.

When was the latest AA6517 flight?

The latest flight was scheduled for Saturday, March 7th, 2026 but was cancelled.

How else can the flight AA6517 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL6517, AA 6517, AAL 6517.

How often is flight AA6517 delayed?

On average, 20% of all AA6517 flights are delayed. The average delay is 12 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA6517 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA6517 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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AA6517 and Des Moines DSM to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight AA6517 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number AS6454

Other flights departing from Des Moines DSM: AA5165, G42596, G4341, AA3240

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: AA2449, AA3836, AA5012, UA1664

All flights connecting Des Moines DSM to Chicago ORD.

AA6517 American Airlines Flight: Des Moines to Chicago Route Map

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