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AA981 Flight Status American Airlines: Philadelphia to Cleveland (AAL981)

American Airlines AA 981
Delayed
Departure: Wed, Aug 5, 2026
Scheduled:
21:50
|
Actual:
23:34
Arrival: Wed, Aug 5, 2026
Scheduled:
23:30
|
Estimated:
00:34
|
Delay:
1h04'
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AA 981 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 05 23:34 00:34
Delayed
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American Airlines AA 981 Philadelphia to Cleveland Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA981 connects Philadelphia, United States to Cleveland, United States, taking off from Philadelphia International Airport PHL and landing at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport CLE.

How long is the AA981 flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

The average flight time from Philadelphia to Cleveland is 1 hour. The flight distance is 583 km / 362 miles and the average flight speed is 583 km/h / 362 mph.

How many AA981 flights are operated per week?

1 flight per week. The flight AA981 is operated on Thursday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA981 Philadelphia to Cleveland?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA981 is 3.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest AA981 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 00:34.

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, 100% of all AA981 flights are delayed. The average delay is 64 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.

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AA981 and Philadelphia PHL to Cleveland CLE Flights

Flight AA981 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number BA6819

Other flights departing from Philadelphia PHL: PT5819, AA6546, OH5560, AA744

Other flights arriving at Cleveland CLE: AA2260, DL1392, UA2131, YX5655

All flights connecting Philadelphia PHL to Cleveland CLE.

AA981 American Airlines Flight: Philadelphia to Cleveland Route Map

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