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AC8879 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for Air Canada flight AC8879 from New York to Toronto (EWR-YYZ): Flights for Oct 26, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 14:20 from EWR and an expected arrival at 15:24 at YYZ .
Sun, Oct 25
Mon, Oct 26
Tue, Oct 27
NYC-YTO

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In Flight
Your flight has departed New York and is expected to arrive in Toronto at 15:33.
New York(EWR)
14:34
Scheduled: 14:20, Oct 25
Newark Liberty International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 36m
Toronto(YYZ)
15:33
Scheduled: 15:56, Oct 25
Toronto Pearson International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
1
Boarding Gate
A7
Arrival Gate
F86
Baggage
10
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
New York(EWR)
14:20
Scheduled: 14:20, Oct 26
Newark Liberty International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 36m
Toronto(YYZ)
15:24
Scheduled: 15:56, Oct 26
Toronto Pearson International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
1
Boarding Gate
A1
Arrival Gate
F86
Baggage
9
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
New York(EWR)
14:20
Scheduled: 14:20, Oct 27
Newark Liberty International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 36m
Toronto(YYZ)
15:56
Scheduled: 15:56, Oct 27
Toronto Pearson International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
1
Boarding Gate
A1
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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AC8876
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Toronto (YTO) New York (NYC)
Scheduled: 13:39
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AC8879 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AC8879 flight from New York to Toronto on 10/26/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Bombardier Regional Jet 900. This aircraft has been in service for 5y, 10m. The aircraft has 76 seats.
flight status
Bombardier Regional Jet 900
On-Time Departure
60 %
On-Time Arrival
73 %
Avg. Delay
31 minutes
Aircraft Age
5y, 10m
Total Seats
76
Flight Distance
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AC8879 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last AC8879 flight departed on Sun, Oct 25 from EWR at approximately 14:34. This flight is expected to arrrive in YYZ at 15:33.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Oct 25 New York (EWR) Toronto (YYZ) CRJ9 14:34 15:33 In Flight
Mon, Oct 26 New York (EWR) Toronto (YYZ) CRJ9 14:20 15:24 Scheduled
Tue, Oct 27 New York (EWR) Toronto (YYZ) CRJ9 14:20 15:56 Scheduled

AC8879 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AC8879 is 60% (Late on average 1 hour), and the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 31 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60 %
Late on average 1 hour
Early
0 %
On time
60 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
17 %
Cancelled
3 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 31 minutes
Early
57 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
17 %
Cancelled
3 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ac8879?

    Flight ac8879 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 14:20, arrival 15:56 (updated Oct 26, 2026).
  • Flight ac8879 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 14:20, with arrival at 15:56. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ac8879 is scheduled to depart at 14:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:20, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 26, 2026).
  • Flight ac8879 is scheduled to arrive at 15:56. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 15:24. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 26, 2026.
  • For flight ac8879, the departure terminal is A and the boarding gate is A1. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ac8879 is expected at carousel 9 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ac8879 is operated by Air Canada from New York (EWR) to Toronto (YYZ). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 36 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight ac8879 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 ac8879 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 26, 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 ac8879 has not departed from New York (EWR) yet and is currently on schedule for 14:20.
  • Flight ac8879 usually flies a Bombardier Regional Jet 900 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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