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AC8478 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for Air Canada flight AC8478 from Chicago to Montreal (ORD-YUL): Flight AC8478 has taken off from O'Hare International Airport at 07:47, and is currently en-route to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Estimated time of arrival is 10:29.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Fri, Nov 13
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Arrived
The flight arrived 9m late.
Chicago(ORD)
07:49
Scheduled: 07:05, Nov 10
O'Hare International Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 12m
Montreal(YUL)
10:26
Scheduled: 10:17, Nov 10
Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E2
Arrival Gate
C82
Baggage
3
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In Flight
Your flight has departed Chicago and is expected to arrive in Montreal at 10:29.
Chicago(ORD)
07:47
Scheduled: 07:05, Nov 11
O'Hare International Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 12m
Montreal(YUL)
10:29
Scheduled: 10:17, Nov 11
Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E2
Arrival Gate
73
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Chicago(ORD)
07:05
Scheduled: 07:05, Nov 13
O'Hare International Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 12m
Montreal(YUL)
10:17
Scheduled: 10:17, Nov 13
Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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AC8909
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Toronto (YTO) Chicago (CHI)
Scheduled: 17:43
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48m early
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AC8478 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AC8478 flight from Chicago to Montreal on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Embraer 175. This aircraft has been in service for 21y, 4m. The aircraft has 76 seats.
flight status
Embraer 175
On-Time Departure
53 %
On-Time Arrival
87 %
Avg. Early
1 minute
Aircraft Age
21y, 4m
Total Seats
76
Flight Distance
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AC8478 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last AC8478 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from ORD at approximately 07:49. This flight is expected to arrrive in YUL at 10:26.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Chicago (ORD) Montreal (YUL) E75S 07:39 10:16 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Chicago (ORD) Montreal (YUL) E75S 07:45 10:31 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Chicago (ORD) Montreal (YUL) E75S 07:36 10:27 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Chicago (ORD) Montreal (YUL) E75S 07:21 10:16 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Chicago (ORD) Montreal (YUL) E75S 07:49 10:26 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Chicago (ORD) Montreal (YUL) E75S 07:47 10:29 In Flight
Fri, Nov 13 Chicago (ORD) Montreal (YUL) E75S 07:05 10:17 Scheduled

AC8478 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AC8478 is 53% (Late on average 35 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53 %
Late on average 35 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
33 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
9 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Early on average 1 minute
Early
57 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
9 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ac8478?

    Flight ac8478 has departed (status: In Flight). Departure 07:47, estimated arrival 10:29 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ac8478 has already departed (status: In Flight). It took off at 07:47 and is estimated to arrive at 10:29.
  • Flight ac8478 is scheduled to depart at 07:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 07:47, and the current status is In Flight (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ac8478 is scheduled to arrive at 10:17. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:29. Status is In Flight as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight ac8478, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is E2. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ac8478 is operated by Air Canada from Chicago (ORD) to Montreal (YUL). Typical flight time is about 2 hours 12 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight ac8478 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 ac8478 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (In Flight, updated Nov 11, 2026). Contact Air Canada or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ac8478 has departed from Chicago (ORD) at 07:47 (status: In Flight).
  • Flight ac8478 usually flies a Embraer 175 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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