Delta Air Lines DL979 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL979 flight operated by Delta Air Lines on Oct 29, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK). The flight is expected to depart at 7:30 AM (local time in Los Angeles, UTC-7) and land at 3:16 PM (local time in New York, UTC-4) .
Wed, Oct 28
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Fri, Oct 30
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En route
Your flight has departed Los Angeles and is expected to arrive in New York at 10:38 PM.
5h 22m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
25A
Arrival Gate
B22
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
5h 22m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
25A
Arrival Gate
B30
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
5h 22m
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 flying from Los Angeles to New York on 10/29/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 767-300/300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 27y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 211 seats.
Boeing 767-300/300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
93
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
18 minutes
Age
27y, 10m
Seats
211
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
First
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
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Legroom
45 cm
Seat width better than on 26% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
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Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 11% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
89 cm
More legroom than on 5% of flights
45 cm
Seat width better than on 26% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for DL979
Trip.com historical records show that the last DL979 flight departed on Wed, Oct 28 from LAX at approximately 2:45 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in JFK at 10:38 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 24 | Los Angeles (LAX) | New York (JFK) | 764 | 7:49 AM | 3:32 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Los Angeles (LAX) | New York (JFK) | 763 | 7:40 AM | 3:33 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Los Angeles (LAX) | New York (JFK) | 763 | 7:42 AM | 3:20 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Los Angeles (LAX) | New York (JFK) | 763 | 7:39 AM | 3:23 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Los Angeles (LAX) | New York (JFK) | 359 | 2:45 PM | 10:38 PM | En route |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Los Angeles (LAX) | New York (JFK) | 763 | 7:30 AM | 3:16 PM | Scheduled |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Los Angeles (LAX) | New York (JFK) | 763 | 7:30 AM | 3:52 PM | Scheduled |
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DL979 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of DL979 is 93% (Late on average 15 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 18 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93
%
Late on average
15 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
93
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
18 minutes
Early
93
%
On time
3
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight dl979?
Flight dl979 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 7:30 AM, arrival 3:52 PM (updated Oct 29, 2026).Is flight dl979 on time today?
Flight dl979 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 7:30 AM, with arrival at 3:52 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight dl979 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight dl979 is scheduled to depart at 7:30 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 7:30 AM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 29, 2026).When is flight dl979 scheduled to arrive?
Flight dl979 is scheduled to arrive at 3:52 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 3:16 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 29, 2026.What is the gate information for flight dl979?
For flight dl979, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 25A. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight dl979 fly?
Flight dl979 is operated by Delta Air Lines from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK). Typical flight time is about 5 hours22 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight dl979?
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 flight dl979 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If dl979 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 29, 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.Has flight dl979 departed from Los Angeles?
Flight dl979 has not departed from Los Angeles (LAX) yet and is currently on schedule for 7:30 AM.What is the seat configuration for flight dl979?
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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