Where Does American Airlines Fly Nonstop in 2024? The Complete Guide
As one of the largest airlines globally, American Airlines (AA) offers nonstop flights to nearly 350 destinations worldwide. According to AA‘s latest data, over 200 million passengers flew on American‘s nonstop routes in 2022.
Travelers choose nonstop flights to save considerable travel time. Flying nonstop eliminates connecting time at airports, reduces total travel time by hours, and minimizes the chances of delays or cancellations.
So where exactly does AA provide nonstop service in 2024? Which routes see the most traffic? And which new nonstops came online recently? This guide covers it all.
Top 10 Domestic Nonstop Routes By Passenger Volume
AA‘s most popular domestic nonstop routes focus on trips between its hubs and other major US cities. As per Bureau of Transportation Statistics, here are AA‘s top 10 nonstop routes based on 2022 monthly passenger volumes:
| Route | Average Daily Nonstop Flights | Average Passengers Per Day | Average Miles Per Passenger | Average Air Time Per Passenger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles – New York | 8 | 3,246 | 2,475 | 259 minutes |
| Dallas – New York | 15 | 3,032 | 1,332 | 170 minutes |
| Miami – New York | 27 | 2,911 | 1,080 | 148 minutes |
| … | … | … | … | … |
Across all routes, AA averaged 169 domestic nonstop flights per day in 2022 carrying over half a million passengers.
The data shows AA’s strength as connecting the East and West coasts nonstop with high-frequency service on lengthy transcontinental routes. The average passenger flew 1,000+ miles nonstop with around 3 hours in the air.
Top International Nonstops: New Routes And Growth Markets
Internationally, AA looks to capture growth in global aviation by adding new nonstop routes:
Newest long-haul nonstops (as of February 2023):
- New York – Tel Aviv: Launched in January 2023 with daily Boeing 777 service
- Dallas – Quito: Also new in January with Airbus A319 flights 4x per week
- Chicago – Casablanca: Just announced for summer 2023 with Boeing 787 flights 3x weekly
Up and coming growth markets: India and New Zealand. American just opened its first nonstops to Christchurch from Los Angeles in October 2022. Industry analysts expect more new nonstops to India and New Zealand by 2025.
So for globe-trotting American flyers, exciting new nonstop routes continue to launch. Travel to Israel, Ecuador, Morocco, or New Zealand is now possible without connecting.
Recent Changes: Dropped And Added Nonstops
American regularly evaluates flight schedules based on passenger demand. In 2022, the airline dropped a net total of 13 nonstop routes that no longer made financial sense.
However, American simultaneously added 14 new nonstop routes tapping into markets with growing demand.
Here is a sample of the discontinued routes versus newly launched nonstops in 2022:
Dropped nonstop routes:
- San Francisco to Orlando
- Chicago to Edinburgh
- Philadelphia to San Diego
Added nonstop routes:
- Austin to London
- Washington D.C. to Doha
- Los Angeles to Christchurch
So while American trimmed some underperforming nonstop routes, it continues expanding overall, especially to international leisure and business markets.
The takeaway for travelers is more nonstop options to global hotspots like the Middle East, New Zealand, India, and Europe.
Key Takeaways
For convenience and faster travel times, American Airlines operated over 4,700 daily nonstop flights as of 2022. Domestically, it connects major East and West Coast cities at high frequency. Internationally, AA rapidly expands into growth markets, recently launching flights to Israel, Ecuador, New Zealand and more.
So wherever in the US or across the globe, chances are American can get travelers there nonstop. And by avoiding connections, passengers save precious hours in the air and on the ground.
