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| May 24 | DFW | ORD | 22:39 | 00:53 |
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| Dec 17 | DFW | ORD | 13:57 | 15:45 |
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| Dec 16 | DFW | ORD | 13:08 | 15:02 |
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| Dec 15 | DFW | ORD | 13:20 | 15:14 |
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| Dec 14 | DFW | ORD | 13:55 | 15:48 |
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| Dec 13 | DFW | ORD | 13:15 | 14:59 |
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| Dec 12 | DFW | ORD | 13:16 | 15:10 |
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| Dec 11 | DFW | ORD | 13:25 | 15:19 |
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| Dec 10 | DFW | ORD | 13:07 | 15:01 |
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| Dec 09 | DFW | ORD | 13:15 | 15:05 |
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American Airlines Flight AA981 connects Dallas, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport DFW and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.
How long is the AA981 flight from Dallas to Chicago?
The average flight time from Dallas to Chicago is 1 hour and 51 minutes. The flight distance is 1290 km / 802 miles and the average flight speed is 682 km/h / 424 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA981 Dallas to Chicago?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA981 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest AA981 flight?
The latest flight took off on Monday, May 25th, 2026 with the flight status being Unknown on 00:53.
How else can the flight AA981 be referenced as?
This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL981, AA0981, AA 981, AAL 981.
How often is flight AA981 delayed?
On average, 20% of all AA981 flights are delayed. The average delay is 24 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA981 flight or baggage issues?
If your AA981 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 AA981 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Dallas DFW: AA4227, AA5071, OO6306, CX2091
Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: QR8152, CM235, Y45810, K4931
All flights connecting Dallas DFW to Chicago ORD.