American Airlines Flight DL171 Deals & Information (2025/2026)

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Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number AA171 take?
AA171 operates from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles, CA Airport (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.) directly. This journey generally takes 6 hours and 1 minute.
How often is AA171 on time?
American Airlines flight number AA171 between John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles, CA Airport (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.) operates according to schedule 80% of the time — so you can be confident you will get to your destination ASAP. If your service happens to be late, you’ll probably wait approximately 18 minutes. This route has a 3.55-star rating.
What terminal does AA171 fly out of?
Flight number AA171 runs between New York, NY Airport (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) and Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX), and passengers booked on this flight normally take off from Terminal 8.
What kind of plane is on flight number AA171?
You’ll probably find yourself hopping on board the Airbus A321 if you’re booked on flight number AA171. Generally, this flight takes off from New York, NY Airport (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) and comes in to land at LAX.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
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