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AA3261 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA3261 flight operated by American Airlines on Nov 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Houston (IAH). The flight is expected to depart at 17:10 and land at 19:25 .
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
CHI-HOU

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En route
Your flight has departed Chicago and is expected to arrive in Houston at 20:19.
Chicago(ORD)
18:13
Scheduled: 17:10, Nov 6
O'Hare International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 59m
Houston(IAH)
20:19
Scheduled: 20:09, Nov 6
George Bush Intercontinental Airport A
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
H4
Arrival Gate
A27
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Chicago(ORD)
17:10
Scheduled: 17:10, Nov 7
O'Hare International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 59m
Houston(IAH)
19:25
Scheduled: 20:09, Nov 7
George Bush Intercontinental Airport A
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
K6
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Chicago(ORD)
17:10
Scheduled: 17:10, Nov 8
O'Hare International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 59m
Houston(IAH)
20:09
Scheduled: 20:09, Nov 8
George Bush Intercontinental Airport A
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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AA3261

AA3261 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA3261 flight flying from Chicago to Houston on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A319. This aircraft has been in service for 26y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 128 seats.
flight status
Airbus A319
Punctuality (Departure)
40 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
40 %
Late on average
54 minutes
Age
26y, 2m
Seats
128
Flight Distance
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Flight History for AA3261

Trip.com historical records show that the last AA3261 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from ORD at approximately 18:13. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAH at 20:19.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 2 Chicago (ORD) Houston (IAH) 319 18:42 20:55 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Chicago (ORD) Houston (IAH) 319 20:52 23:07 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Chicago (ORD) Houston (IAH) 319 19:44 21:54 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Chicago (ORD) Houston (IAH) 319 17:24 19:43 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Chicago (ORD) Houston (IAH) 319 18:13 20:19 En route
Sat, Nov 7 Chicago (ORD) Houston (IAH) 319 17:10 19:25 Scheduled
Sun, Nov 8 Chicago (ORD) Houston (IAH) 319 17:10 20:09 Scheduled

AA3261 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA3261 is 40% (Late on average 1 hour42 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 40% (Late on average 54 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
40 %
Late on average 1 hour42 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
60 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
40 %
Late on average 54 minutes
Early
40 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
40 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight aa3261?

    Flight aa3261 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 17:10, arrival 20:09 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight aa3261 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 17:10, with arrival at 20:09. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight aa3261 is scheduled to depart at 17:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:10, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight aa3261 is scheduled to arrive at 20:09. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:25. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight aa3261, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is K6. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight aa3261 is operated by American Airlines from Chicago (ORD) to Houston (IAH). Typical flight time is about 2 hours59 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight aa3261 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 aa3261 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 aa3261 has not departed from Chicago (ORD) yet and is currently on schedule for 17:10.
  • Flight aa3261 usually flies a Airbus A319 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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