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AA2979 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA2979 flight operated by American Airlines on Nov 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). The flight is expected to depart at 20:07 and land at 21:41 .
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
CLT-FLL

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Delayed
Your flight is about 28m late
Charlotte(CLT)
22:56
Scheduled: 22:28, Nov 6
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h
Fort Lauderdale(FLL)
00:30
Scheduled: 00:28, Nov 7
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B3
Arrival Gate
E9
Baggage
5
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CLT-FLL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Charlotte(CLT)
20:07
Scheduled: 20:07, Nov 7
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 56m
Fort Lauderdale(FLL)
21:41
Scheduled: 22:03, Nov 7
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A7
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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AA2979

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Washington D.C. (WAS) Charlotte (CLT)
Scheduled: 19:05
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AA2979 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA2979 flight flying from Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 17y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 160 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
60 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
60 %
Late on average
22 minutes
Age
17y, 7m
Seats
160
Flight Distance
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Flight History for AA2979

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Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 1 Charlotte (CLT) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 738 23:53 01:36 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Charlotte (CLT) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 738 20:49 22:34 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Charlotte (CLT) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 738 20:00 21:50 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Charlotte (CLT) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 738 20:16 21:46 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Charlotte (CLT) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 738 22:52 00:18 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Charlotte (CLT) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 738 22:56 00:30 Delayed
Sat, Nov 7 Charlotte (CLT) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 738 20:07 21:41 Scheduled

AA2979 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA2979 is 60% (Late on average 40 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 60% (Late on average 22 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60 %
Late on average 40 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
60 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
20 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
60 %
Late on average 22 minutes
Early
20 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
20 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight aa2979?

    Flight aa2979 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 20:07, arrival 22:03 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight aa2979 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 20:07, with arrival at 22:03. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight aa2979 is scheduled to depart at 20:07. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 20:07, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight aa2979 is scheduled to arrive at 22:03. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 21:41. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • Flight aa2979 is operated by American Airlines from Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour56 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight aa2979 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If aa2979 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 7, 2026). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight aa2979 has not departed from Charlotte (CLT) yet and is currently on schedule for 20:07.
  • Flight aa2979 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Arrival Info: Fort Lauderdale Weather & Current Time

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Partly clear with showers
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22°C - 29°C
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Time on arrival: Charlotte 21:41 | Fort Lauderdale 21:41

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