What is the current status of flight aa5243?

Flight aa5243 has been canceled (status: Cancelled). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund (updated Oct 23, 2026).

Is flight aa5243 on time today?

Flight aa5243 has been canceled (status: Cancelled). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options; if booked on Trip.com, use Manage Booking.

What route does flight aa5243 fly?

Flight aa5243 is operated by American Airlines from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Buffalo (BUF). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 23 minutes; operating days may include Friday.

How can I check real-time status for flight aa5243?

Track flight aa5243 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 flight aa5243 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?

If aa5243 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Cancelled, updated Oct 23, 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.

Has flight aa5243 departed from Washington D.C.?

Flight aa5243 has been canceled and did not depart from Washington D.C. (DCA). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for next steps.

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AA5243 Flight status

According to real-time data from Trip.com, flight AA5243, operated by American Airlines and scheduled to fly from Washington D.C. (DCA to Buffalo (BUF), has been cancelled. Please contact the airline or airport counter for the latest information.

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Cancelled

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Washington D.C.(DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

1h 23m

Buffalo(BUF)

Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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AA5243

AA5243 Aircraft Details

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Punctuality (Departure)

47 %

Punctuality (Arrival)

74 %

Late on average

11 minutes

Age

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Flight Distance

Economy

In-Flight Services

Unknown

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AA5243 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA5243 is 47% (Late on average 43 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 74% (Late on average 11 minutes).

On-Time Departures

Punctuality

47 %

Late on average 43 minutes

Early

0 %

On time

47 %

30 mins late

21 %

60 mins late

21 %

90 mins late

11 %

Cancelled

5 %

On-Time Arrivals

Punctuality

74 %

Late on average 11 minutes

Early

47 %

On time

26 %

30 mins late

16 %

60 mins late

5 %

90 mins late

5 %

Cancelled

5 %

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Flight FAQs

What is the current status of flight aa5243?
Flight aa5243 has been canceled (status: Cancelled). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund (updated Oct 23, 2026).
Is flight aa5243 on time today?
Flight aa5243 has been canceled (status: Cancelled). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options; if booked on Trip.com, use Manage Booking.
What route does flight aa5243 fly?
Flight aa5243 is operated by American Airlines from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Buffalo (BUF). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 23 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
How can I check real-time status for flight aa5243?
Track flight aa5243 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 flight aa5243 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If aa5243 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Cancelled, updated Oct 23, 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.
Has flight aa5243 departed from Washington D.C.?
Flight aa5243 has been canceled and did not depart from Washington D.C. (DCA). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for next steps.