AA 9981 Syracuse to Buffalo Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA9981 from Syracuse Hancock International Airport SYR to Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF is not scheduled for today July 9th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on July 5th, 2026.
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AA 9981 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 05 20:03 20:41
Landed Late
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American Airlines AA 9981 Syracuse to Buffalo Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA9981 connects Syracuse, United States to Buffalo, United States, taking off from Syracuse Hancock International Airport SYR and landing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF.

How long is the AA9981 flight from Syracuse to Buffalo?

The average flight time from Syracuse to Buffalo is 38 minutes. The flight distance is 214 km / 133 miles and the average flight speed is 338 km/h / 210 mph.

How many AA9981 flights are operated per week?

1 flight per week. The flight AA9981 is operated on Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA9981 Syracuse to Buffalo?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA9981 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest AA9981 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, July 6th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 20:41.

How else can the flight AA9981 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL9981, AA 9981, AAL 9981.

How often is flight AA9981 delayed?

On average, 100% of all AA9981 flights are delayed. The average delay is 33 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA9981 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA9981 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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AA9981 and Syracuse SYR to Buffalo BUF Flights

Other flights departing from Syracuse SYR: B62655, DL2690, AA5837, G43473

Other flights arriving at Buffalo BUF: DL5250, B61586, F92980, UA3304

All flights connecting Syracuse SYR to Buffalo BUF.

AA9981 American Airlines Flight: Syracuse to Buffalo Route Map

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