American Airlines Flights and Airline Tickets

American is a large U.S. network carrier and the biggest oneworld member in the United States, with Dallas/Fort Worth as its largest hub.

Alliance: oneworld
Main bases: Dallas/Fort Worth, Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare, Miami, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Washington National, New York and Los Angeles

What to know

Miami is a major gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Base cities covered on this site

Dallas · airports: DFW, DAL
Check both airports when you compare fares. Schedules and airline options can differ between them.
Miami · airports: MIA, FLL
If you travel in hurricane season, look closely at fare rules for changes and consider travel insurance that covers weather.
Chicago · airports: ORD, MDW
Winter weather is the main source of disruption. Build in extra buffer for connections between November and March.
Philadelphia · airports: PHL
Because many passengers connect here, keep extra time between flights, especially in winter.
Phoenix · airports: PHX
Spring training baseball in February and March lifts demand. Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, which affects time differences with other states.
Washington, DC · airports: DCA, IAD, BWI
Reagan National has a perimeter rule that limits most nonstop flights to a certain distance, so longer routes often use Dulles or BWI.
New York · airports: JFK, LGA, EWR
Winter storms and summer thunderstorms are the usual causes of delays, so leave extra connection time in those seasons.
Los Angeles · airports: LAX, BUR, SNA, LGB, ONT
If you are flexible about airports, ask for prices into more than one of them. Fares and schedules can differ noticeably.

Routes on this site that touch its hubs

JFK ⇄ MIA New York to Miami 1,090 mi · about 3 h JFK ⇄ MCO New York to Orlando 950 mi · about 2 h 30 min JFK ⇄ LAS New York to Las Vegas 2,240 mi · about 5 h JFK ⇄ LAX New York to Los Angeles 2,470 mi · about 5 h 30 min JFK ⇄ SFO New York to San Francisco 2,580 mi · about 5 h 45 min JFK ⇄ ORD New York to Chicago 740 mi · about 2 h 15 min JFK ⇄ ATL New York to Atlanta 760 mi · about 2 h 15 min JFK ⇄ FLL New York to Fort Lauderdale 1,070 mi · about 3 h JFK ⇄ TPA New York to Tampa 1,010 mi · about 2 h 45 min

Frequently asked questions

Where does American Airlines have its main bases?

American Airlines is based mainly at Dallas/Fort Worth, Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare, Miami, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Washington National, New York and Los Angeles. Flights through a base usually offer more schedule choices, though not every route is nonstop.

Which alliance is American Airlines in?

oneworld. Alliance partners can offer connecting itineraries beyond the airline's own network, which a specialist can price for you.

Can TravelFarez book American Airlines?

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What should I check before buying a American Airlines ticket?

Check what the fare includes (bags, seat selection, changes) and the refund rules before you pay. See our guides on baggage fees and changes and cancellations.

TravelFarez is an independent booking service and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by American Airlines. Information last reviewed October 2026.