American Airlines Flight 979 Deals & Information (2026/2027)

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American Airlines Flight 979 Route Deals From $116

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $257 and $116 for one-way flights to O'Hare Intl. for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 8
PSP
Palm Springs Intl.
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$257 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 7 from Palm Springs Intl. to O'Hare Intl., returning Sun, Feb 8, priced at $257 found 3 days ago
Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 8
PSP
Palm Springs Intl.
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$265 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$265
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 7 from Palm Springs Intl. to O'Hare Intl., returning Sun, Feb 8, priced at $265 found 3 days ago
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 1
PSP
Palm Springs Intl.
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$269 Roundtrip, just found
$269
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 15 from Palm Springs Intl. to O'Hare Intl., returning Sun, Mar 1, priced at $269 just found
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 13
PSP
Palm Springs Intl.
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$311 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$311
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Apr 10 from Palm Springs Intl. to O'Hare Intl., returning Mon, Apr 13, priced at $311 found 19 hours ago
Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 3
PSP
Palm Springs Intl.
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$313 Roundtrip, just found
$313
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 16 from Palm Springs Intl. to O'Hare Intl., returning Tue, Mar 3, priced at $313 just found
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 1
PSP
Palm Springs Intl.
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$314 Roundtrip, just found
$314
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 15 from Palm Springs Intl. to O'Hare Intl., returning Sun, Mar 1, priced at $314 just found
Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 3
PSP
Palm Springs Intl.
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$325 Roundtrip, just found
$325
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 16 from Palm Springs Intl. to O'Hare Intl., returning Tue, Mar 3, priced at $325 just found

Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number AA979 take?
AA979 travels between CLT and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport and is a direct flight. This trip typically takes 4 hours and 32 minutes.
How often is AA979 on time?
American Airlines flight number AA979 between Charlotte Airport and Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) operates on schedule 100% of the time — so you can relax with confidence knowing that you'll get to your destination ASAP. If your service is late, the average wait time is approximately 4 minutes. This route has a 4.15-star rating.
What kind of plane is on flight number AA979?
The route for AA979 is nearly always Charlotte Airport to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX), and the Airbus A321 is the type of aircraft you'll probably be heading off on.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
For more info about changing your AA979 flight with Travelocity, please visit our Customer Service Portal.