AA997 Flight Status American Airlines: Fort Lauderdale to Chicago (AAL997)
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AA 997 Fort Lauderdale to Chicago Flight Status
Not scheduled today (November 14th, 2026). Latest flight: September 8th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
AA 997 Flight Status & Schedule American Airlines Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 | FLL | ORD | 08:32 | 10:14 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 07 | FLL | ORD | 07:42 | 09:28 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 06 | FLL | ORD | 07:24 | 09:12 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 05 | FLL | ORD | 07:36 | 09:28 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 04 | FLL | ORD | 07:44 | 09:39 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 03 | FLL | ORD | 07:42 | 09:16 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 02 | FLL | ORD | 07:51 | 09:23 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 01 | FLL | ORD | 07:38 | 09:23 | Landed | Track > |
| Aug 31 | FLL | ORD | 07:47 | 09:51 | Landed | Track > |
| Aug 30 | FLL | ORD | 07:25 | 09:05 | Landed | Track > |
American Airlines flight AA 997 links Fort Lauderdale and Chicago, 1,905 km (1,184 mi) apart. The timetable allows 3 h 31 min, but the flight usually takes about 2 h 45 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 8 September 2026, landed on time.
About AA 997
American Airlines Flight AA997 connects Fort Lauderdale, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.
- Route
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD
- Distance
- 1,905 km (1,184 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 2 h 45 min
- On time
- 10 of the last 10
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 3
AA 997 FAQ
- How long is the AA997 flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
- The timetable allows 3 h 31 min. Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is 1,905 km (1,184 mi).
- How often is AA997 from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago late?
- None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest AA997 flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
- The latest AA997 was the 07:30 (local time) departure from Fort Lauderdale on 8 September 2026; it landed 13 minutes late.
- Which terminal does AA997 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and arrives at Terminal 3 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does AA997 have?
- Also listed as AAL997 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 997.
AA997 and Fort Lauderdale FLL to Chicago ORD Flights
Flight AA997 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number JL7361
Other flights departing from Fort Lauderdale FLL: AA1596, MX1911, MX2559
Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: AA1212, MQ3592, OO6391, MQ4000
All flights connecting Fort Lauderdale FLL to Chicago ORD.