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Departure: Fri, Jul 3, 2026
Scheduled:
11:20
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Estimated:
11:54
Arrival: Fri, Jul 3, 2026
Scheduled:
19:59
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Estimated:
19:36
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DL 972 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 03 11:54 19:36
Diverted
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Jul 02 11:42 19:33
Landed
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Jun 29 11:40 19:22
Landed
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Jun 26 14:10 21:38
Delayed
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Jun 25 11:58 19:23
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Delta Air Lines DL 972 Los Angeles to New York Flight Information

Delta Air Lines Flight DL972 connects Los Angeles, United States to New York, United States, taking off from Los Angeles International Airport LAX and landing at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK.

How long is the DL972 flight from Los Angeles to New York?

The average flight time from Los Angeles to New York is 4 hours and 37 minutes. The flight distance is 3974 km / 2469 miles and the average flight speed is 860 km/h / 535 mph.

How many DL972 flights are operated per week?

3 flights per week. The flight DL972 is operated on Monday, Thursday and Friday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Delta Air Lines Flight DL972 Los Angeles to New York?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Delta Air Lines Flight DL972 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight DL972 arriving at?

Flight DL972 arrives at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 4.

When was the latest DL972 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, July 3rd, 2026 with the flight status being Diverted on 19:36.

How else can the flight DL972 be referenced as?

This Delta Air Lines flight can also be referenced as DAL972, DL0972, DL 972, DAL 972.

How often is flight DL972 delayed?

On average, 10% of all DL972 flights are delayed. The average delay is 99 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled DL972 flight or baggage issues?

If your DL972 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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DL972 and Los Angeles LAX to New York JFK Flights

Flight DL972 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers AF2882, KL7589, LA6437, UX3438, VS3869

Other flights departing from Los Angeles LAX: WN2432, CZ2536, AS1355, B61874

Other flights arriving at New York JFK: AA333, B62510, DL5200, AA1421

All flights connecting Los Angeles LAX to New York JFK.

DL972 Delta Air Lines Flight: Los Angeles to New York Route Map

DL972 Delta Air Lines Flight Map: Los Angeles to New York
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