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American Airlines Flights

Fares, nonstop routes and hub airports for American Airlines (AA), with a travel expert on the phone to price your trip.

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American Airlines at a glance

More than 6,000 flights a day, run through nine US hubs and backed by the oneworld alliance abroad.

  • 6,000+daily flights
  • 350+destinations
  • 60+countries served
  • 9US hubs
  • 200M+customers a year
  • oneworldfounding member

Top 20 American Airlines routes and typical fares

These are the routes where American runs the most nonstops or has a strong position from a hub.

Typical round-trip fare, all airlines, past 12 months*

JFKNew York6h 18mNonstopLAXLos Angeles

Round trip$417*

DFWDallas–Fort Worth3h 27mNonstopLAXLos Angeles

Round trip$284*

ORDChicago2h 49mNonstopDFWDallas–Fort Worth

Round trip$265*

LGANew York3h 19mNonstopMIAMiami

Round trip$276*

CLTCharlotte1h 58mNonstopLGANew York

Round trip$225*

PHLPhiladelphia2h 46mNonstopMCOOrlando

Round trip$251*

ORDChicago2h 20mNonstopLGANew York

Round trip$232*

PHLPhiladelphia3h 05mNonstopMIAMiami

Round trip$214*

SFOSan Francisco1h 33mNonstopLAXLos Angeles

Round trip$210*

MSPMinneapolis–St. Paul2h 46mNonstopDFWDallas–Fort Worth

Round trip$266*

*Average round-trip economy fare on the route across all airlines over the past 12 months, including all taxes and fees. Flight times reflect the past three months. These are not live quotes; your travel expert will price your exact dates.

American Airlines hubs: where your trip connects

American funnels most of its network through nine hubs. If you live near one, you get the most nonstop choices. If you don't, the hub you connect through decides your total travel time.

  • DFW

    Dallas/Fort Worth

    The biggest hub: over 230 nonstop destinations and more than 900 departures on peak days.

  • CLT

    Charlotte

    Gateway to the Southeast, with more than 170 destinations.

  • ORD

    Chicago O'Hare

    More than 500 daily departures to over 150 destinations.

  • MIA

    Miami

    The main door to Latin America and the Caribbean, with more than 410 peak daily departures.

  • PHX

    Phoenix

    Nearly 250 peak-day departures to more than 100 destinations across the Southwest.

  • PHL

    Philadelphia

    American's main transatlantic gateway, with flights to 19 European cities.

  • JFK · LGA

    New York

    Over 240 daily departures to more than 95 destinations from two airports.

  • LAX

    Los Angeles

    The West Coast base, served by American for more than 75 years.

  • DCA

    Washington National

    Close to downtown DC, but most nonstops are capped at 1,250 miles by the perimeter rule.

Why book American Airlines with JustFlightsFares

The cheapest American fare is rarely the first one a search engine shows you. These are the checks our travel experts run before quoting a price.

We compare all three New York airports

American flies from both JFK and LaGuardia, and the fare gap between them can be large on the same day. We price both, plus Newark, where American also flies to its hubs, before you commit.

We tell you when another airline is cheaper

On routes like Dallas to Los Angeles, a low-cost carrier often undercuts American on the base fare. We show you both totals side by side, so you choose with the full picture.

We pick the right connection hub

Flying from a smaller city usually means a stop at Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas or Phoenix. The hub you route through can change your fare and add or save hours, so we check more than one.

We use oneworld partners abroad

Across the Atlantic, British Airways flies JFK to London far more often than American. Booking the two together can open up dates and times that American's own schedule doesn't offer.

When American Airlines fares are lowest

Across our 20 routes, one pattern repeats: late winter is the cheapest time to fly. Fifteen of the 20 routes hit their lowest average fare in January or February.

RouteCheapest monthAvg. fare that month12-month averageGood-deal price
New York (JFK) – Los Angeles (LAX)January$279$417Under $321
Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) – Los Angeles (LAX)February$176$284Under $193
Chicago (ORD) – Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW)November$193$265Under $180
New York (LGA) – Miami (MIA)January$139$276Under $181
Charlotte (CLT) – New York (LGA)February$130$225Under $152
Philadelphia (PHL) – Orlando (MCO)January$160$251Under $170
Chicago (ORD) – New York (LGA)January$164$232Under $176
Philadelphia (PHL) – Miami (MIA)January$145$214Under $132
San Francisco (SFO) – Los Angeles (LAX)September$182$210Under $143
Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) – Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW)November$220$266Under $192
Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) – Cancun (CUN)February$331$445Under $337
New York (JFK) – London (LHR)January$524$734Under $550
Miami (MIA) – Bogota (BOG)April$321$366Under $322
Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) – Tokyo (HND)February$1,459$1,905Under $1,611
Miami (MIA) – Santo Domingo (SDQ)January$296$370Under $296
Charlotte (CLT) – Cancun (CUN)March$500$634Under $498
Phoenix (PHX) – Los Cabos (SJD)February$533$602Under $519
Chicago (ORD) – Cancun (CUN)January$356$490Under $361
Charlotte (CLT) – Punta Cana (PUJ)February$698$754Under $625
Philadelphia (PHL) – Cancun (CUN)February$379$498Under $370

Round-trip economy averages, all airlines, including all taxes and fees.

Book about 9 to 11 weeks ahead

Buying 11 weeks out on JFK–Los Angeles has saved travelers around 40% compared with booking last minute. On Dallas–Los Angeles, the sweet spot is about 9 weeks.

Fly Tuesday on short hops

Dallas–Los Angeles averages $261 round trip when you leave on a Tuesday, against $320 on a Sunday.

Avoid booking inside two weeks

Last-minute fares on Dallas–Los Angeles run about 21% above the route average.

American Airlines flights: common questions

How much is a round-trip American Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Round trips between JFK and LAX averaged $417 over the past 12 months, across all airlines, and usually fall between $321 and $549. January is the cheapest month, at around $279. American flies the route about 69 times a week.

What is American Airlines' biggest hub?

Dallas/Fort Worth. American offers nonstop flights to more than 230 destinations from DFW and runs over 900 departures on its busiest days.

Does American Airlines fly nonstop from Dallas to Tokyo?

Yes. American flies Dallas/Fort Worth to Tokyo Haneda daily. The nonstop takes about 13 hours 49 minutes and covers 6,444 miles.

Which American Airlines route has the most daily flights?

Of the routes on this page, Chicago O'Hare to Dallas/Fort Worth is the busiest: American flies it about 95 times a week, close to 14 flights a day.

When is the cheapest time to fly American Airlines?

For most routes we track, January and February. Fifteen of our 20 top routes have their lowest average fares in those two months. The exceptions include Chicago and Minneapolis to Dallas/Fort Worth, cheapest in November, and Miami to Bogota, cheapest in April.

Is JustFlightsFares part of American Airlines?

No. JustFlightsFares is an independent travel agency. We are not owned by or affiliated with American Airlines. Our travel experts book American Airlines flights for you and compare them with other airlines on your route.

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