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AA9978 Flight Status American Airlines: Richmond to Philadelphia (AAL9978)

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AA 9978 Richmond to Philadelphia Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA9978 from Richmond Airport RIC to Philadelphia International Airport PHL is not scheduled for today July 18th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 12th, 2026.
Check the table below for AA9978's most recent flight history:

AA 9978 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 12 11:22 11:59
Landed
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May 10 18:30 19:36
Cancelled
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Nov 16 16:20 17:32
Delayed >1h
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Oct 07 17:31 18:14
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American Airlines AA 9978 Richmond to Philadelphia Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA9978 connects Richmond, United States to Philadelphia, United States, taking off from Richmond Airport RIC and landing at Philadelphia International Airport PHL.

How long is the AA9978 flight from Richmond to Philadelphia?

The average flight time from Richmond to Philadelphia is 41 minutes. The flight distance is 319 km / 198 miles and the average flight speed is 422 km/h / 262 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA9978 Richmond to Philadelphia?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA9978 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AA9978 arriving at?

Flight AA9978 arrives at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Terminal F.

When was the latest AA9978 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 11:59.

How else can the flight AA9978 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL9978, AA 9978, AAL 9978.

How often is flight AA9978 delayed?

On average, 50% of all AA9978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 43 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA9978 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA9978 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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AA9978 and Richmond RIC to Philadelphia PHL Flights

Other flights departing from Richmond RIC: UA4396, MX748, UA6007, AA3816

Other flights arriving at Philadelphia PHL: AA3318, AA6054, AA5859, AA9980

All flights connecting Richmond RIC to Philadelphia PHL.

AA9978 American Airlines Flight: Richmond to Philadelphia Route Map

AA9978 American Airlines Flight Map: Richmond to Philadelphia
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