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AA3261 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA3261 flight operated by American Airlines on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Houston (IAH). The flight is expected to depart at 17:10 and arrive at 19:24 .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
CHI-HOU

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En route
Your flight has departed Chicago and is expected to arrive in Houston at 21:42.
Chicago(ORD)
19:28
Scheduled: 17:10, Nov 11
O'Hare International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 59m
Houston(IAH)
21:42
Scheduled: 20:09, Nov 11
George Bush Intercontinental Airport A
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
H8
Arrival Gate
A27
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Chicago(ORD)
17:10
Scheduled: 17:10, Nov 12
O'Hare International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 59m
Houston(IAH)
19:24
Scheduled: 20:09, Nov 12
George Bush Intercontinental Airport A
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
K9
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Chicago(ORD)
17:10
Scheduled: 17:10, Nov 13
O'Hare International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 59m
Houston(IAH)
20:09
Scheduled: 20:09, Nov 13
George Bush Intercontinental Airport A
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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AA3261 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA3261 flight from Chicago to Houston on 11/12/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A319. This aircraft has been in service for 27y, 1m. The aircraft has 128 seats.
flight status
Airbus A319
Punctuality (Departure)
40 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
50 %
Late on average
39 minutes
Age
27y, 1m
Seats
128
Flight Distance
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Flight History for AA3261

Trip.com historical records show that the last AA3261 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from ORD at approximately 19:28. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAH at 21:42.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Chicago (ORD) Houston (IAH) 319 19:02 21:18 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Chicago (ORD) Houston (IAH) 319 17:22 19:34 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Chicago (ORD) Houston (IAH) 319 19:51 22:01 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Chicago (ORD) Houston (IAH) 319 17:21 19:35 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Chicago (ORD) Houston (IAH) 319 19:28 21:42 En route
Thu, Nov 12 Chicago (ORD) Houston (IAH) 319 17:10 19:24 Scheduled
Fri, Nov 13 Chicago (ORD) Houston (IAH) 319 17:10 20:09 Scheduled

AA3261 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA3261 is 40% (Late on average 1 hour 26 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 50% (Late on average 39 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
40 %
Late on average 1 hour 26 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
50 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
50 %
Late on average 39 minutes
Early
40 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
30 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • 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 12, 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 12, 2026).
  • Flight aa3261 is scheduled to arrive at 20:09. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:24. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight aa3261, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is K9. 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 hours 59 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • 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 12, 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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