AC5279 Flight Status Air Canada: New York to Chicago (ACA5279)

Air Canada AC 5279

Landed On Time

EWR New York

Scheduled
13:30
Actual
14:07

Terminal: C | Gate: C94

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time EST

New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

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ORD Chicago

Scheduled
15:14
Actual
15:09

Terminal: 2 | Gate: E8

Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time CST

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

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Landed 12h 48m ago 100%

EWR 14:07 ORD 15:09

1,154 km (717 mi) flown

Route map EWR to ORD Map of the great-circle route from New York Newark Liberty International Airport, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, United States, 1154 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. EWR ORD Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1154 km / 717 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:44 · Actual Duration: 02:02

AC 5279 Flight Status & Schedule Air Canada New York to Chicago

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 13 EWR ORD 14:07 15:09 Landed Track >
Nov 12 EWR ORD 16:56 18:05 Delayed Track >
Nov 11 EWR ORD 13:37 14:57 Landed Track >
Nov 08 EWR ORD 14:45 15:45 Landed Track >
Nov 05 EWR ORD 13:41 14:36 Landed Track >
Nov 03 EWR ORD 13:39 14:30 Landed Track >
Nov 01 EWR ORD 13:58 14:49 Landed Track >
Oct 24 EWR ORD 15:07 15:49 Landed Track >
Oct 23 EWR ORD 15:04 15:58 Landed Track >
Oct 22 EWR ORD 15:00 15:47 Landed Track >

Air Canada operates AC 5279 from New York to Chicago, a 1,154 km (717 mi) trip, four times a week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday). Its timetable allows 2 h 44 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 55 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 37 minutes late and still landed at 15:09, 5 minutes early.

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About AC 5279

Air Canada Flight AC5279 connects New York, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from New York Newark Liberty International Airport EWR and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

Route
New York Newark Liberty International Airport EWR to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD
Distance
1,154 km (717 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 55 min
Flies
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
9 of the last 9
Usually departs from
Terminal C

AC 5279 FAQ

How long is the AC5279 flight from New York to Chicago?
The timetable allows 2 h 44 min. New York to Chicago is 1,154 km (717 mi).
How often is AC5279 from New York to Chicago late?
None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
When was the latest AC5279 flight from New York to Chicago?
The latest AC5279 was the 13:30 (local time) departure from New York on 13 November 2026; it landed 5 minutes early.
Which days does AC5279 fly from New York to Chicago?
Four times a week: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does AC5279 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal C at New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does AC5279 have?
Also listed as ACA5279 (Air Canada's ICAO code) and AC 5279.

AC5279 and New York EWR to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight AC5279 is a code-share Air Canada flight of the United Airlines operated UA2053.

Other flights departing from New York EWR: UA2053, UA1155, AC7028

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: UA2053, YX4733

All flights connecting New York EWR to Chicago ORD.