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DL8961 Flight Status Delta Air Lines: New York to Atlanta (DAL8961)

DL 8961 New York to Atlanta Flight Status

Delta Air Lines Flight DL8961 from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL is not scheduled for today October 25th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 2nd, 2026.
Check the table below for DL8961's most recent flight history:

DL 8961 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 02 15:03 16:51
Landed Late
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Sep 23 01:02 02:48
Delayed
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Delta Air Lines DL 8961 New York to Atlanta Flight Information

Delta Air Lines Flight DL8961 connects New York, United States to Atlanta, United States, taking off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK and landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL.

How long is the DL8961 flight from New York to Atlanta?

The average flight time from New York to Atlanta is 1 hour and 47 minutes. The flight distance is 1222 km / 759 miles and the average flight speed is 685 km/h / 426 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Delta Air Lines Flight DL8961 New York to Atlanta?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Delta Air Lines Flight DL8961 is 4.4/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight DL8961 arriving at?

Flight DL8961 arrives at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) Terminal S.

When was the latest DL8961 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, October 2nd, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 16:51.

How else can the flight DL8961 be referenced as?

This Delta Air Lines flight can also be referenced as DAL8961, DL 8961, DAL 8961.

How often is flight DL8961 delayed?

On average, 100% of all DL8961 flights are delayed. The average delay is 36 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled DL8961 flight or baggage issues?

If your DL8961 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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DL8961 and New York JFK to Atlanta ATL Flights

Other flights departing from New York JFK: N0504, B61538, B69003, LP2691

Other flights arriving at Atlanta ATL: DL3012, 9E5042, DL720, 9E5271

All flights connecting New York JFK to Atlanta ATL.

DL8961 Delta Air Lines Flight: New York to Atlanta Route Map

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