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DL979 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL979 flight operated by Delta Air Lines on Nov 13, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK). The flight is expected to depart at 07:25 (local time in Los Angeles, UTC-8) and arrive at 15:17 (local time in New York, UTC-5) .
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
Sat, Nov 14
LAX-NYC

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m late
Los Angeles(LAX)
07:44
Scheduled: 07:25, Nov 12
Los Angeles International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 16m
New York(JFK)
15:54
Scheduled: 15:41, Nov 12
John F. Kennedy International Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
30A
Arrival Gate
B36
Baggage
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LAX-NYC

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Los Angeles(LAX)
07:25
Scheduled: 07:25, Nov 13
Los Angeles International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 16m
New York(JFK)
15:17
Scheduled: 15:41, Nov 13
John F. Kennedy International Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
30A
Arrival Gate
B36
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Los Angeles(LAX)
07:25
Scheduled: 07:25, Nov 14
Los Angeles International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 16m
New York(JFK)
15:41
Scheduled: 15:41, Nov 14
John F. Kennedy International Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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DL979 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL979 flight from Los Angeles to New York on 11/13/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 767-300/300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 28y, 7m. The aircraft has 226 seats.
flight status
Boeing 767-300/300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Early on average
7 minutes
Age
28y, 7m
Seats
226
Flight Distance
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Flight History for DL979

Trip.com historical records show that the last DL979 flight departed on Thu, Nov 12 from LAX at approximately 07:44. This flight is expected to arrrive in JFK at 15:54.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 8 Los Angeles (LAX) New York (JFK) 763 07:51 15:45 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Los Angeles (LAX) New York (JFK) 763 07:35 15:21 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Los Angeles (LAX) New York (JFK) 763 07:54 15:37 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Los Angeles (LAX) New York (JFK) 763 07:37 15:28 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Los Angeles (LAX) New York (JFK) 763 07:44 15:54 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Los Angeles (LAX) New York (JFK) 763 07:25 15:17 Scheduled
Sat, Nov 14 Los Angeles (LAX) New York (JFK) 763 07:25 15:41 Scheduled

DL979 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of DL979 is 90% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 7 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
90 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
4 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 7 minutes
Early
80 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
4 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight dl979?

    Flight dl979 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 07:25, arrival 15:41 (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight dl979 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 07:25, with arrival at 15:41. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight dl979 is scheduled to depart at 07:25. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 07:25, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight dl979 is scheduled to arrive at 15:41. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 15:17. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • For flight dl979, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 30A. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight dl979 is operated by Delta Air Lines from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK). Typical flight time is about 5 hours 16 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight dl979 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 dl979 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 13, 2026). Contact Delta Air Lines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight dl979 has not departed from Los Angeles (LAX) yet and is currently on schedule for 07:25.
  • Flight dl979 usually flies a Boeing 767-300/300ER with seat layout 2-3-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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