En-Route, Arriving in 03:55:12'
Departure: Sat, Jul 4, 2026
Scheduled:
07:00
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Actual:
08:17
Arrival: Sat, Jul 4, 2026
Scheduled:
15:34
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DL 979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 04 08:17 15:34
En-Route
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Jul 03 07:13 15:11
Landed
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Jul 02 07:07 14:53
Landed
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Jul 01 07:14 15:09
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Jun 30 07:17 14:51
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Delta Air Lines DL 979 Los Angeles to New York Flight Information

Delta Air Lines Flight DL979 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 DL979 flight from Los Angeles to New York?

The average flight time from Los Angeles to New York is 4 hours and 42 minutes. The flight distance is 3974 km / 2469 miles and the average flight speed is 833 km/h / 518 mph.

How many DL979 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight DL979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Delta Air Lines Flight DL979 Los Angeles to New York?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Delta Air Lines Flight DL979 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight DL979 arriving at?

Flight DL979 arrives at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 4.

When was the latest DL979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 15:34.

How else can the flight DL979 be referenced as?

This Delta Air Lines flight can also be referenced as DAL979, DL0979, DL 979, DAL 979.

How often is flight DL979 delayed?

On average, 0% of all DL979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled DL979 flight or baggage issues?

If your DL979 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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DL979 and Los Angeles LAX to New York JFK Flights

Flight DL979 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers AM4088, KL7595, SK3624, UX3342, VS4864

Other flights departing from Los Angeles LAX: AA2, AA2746, UA2743, WN2637

Other flights arriving at New York JFK: AA2, AS26, B61736, B61530

All flights connecting Los Angeles LAX to New York JFK.

DL979 Delta Air Lines Flight: Los Angeles to New York Route Map

DL979 Delta Air Lines Flight Map: Los Angeles to New York
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