Delta Air Lines DL8981 Flight Status
According to Trip.com latest record on status for Delta Air Lines flight DL8981 from Mexico City to Ixtapa (MEX-ZIH): Flights for May 7, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 16:55 from MEX and an expected arrival at 18:13 at ZIH .
Wed, May 6
Thu, May 7
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 18m
Check-in Counter
48-66,93-113
Boarding Gate
M
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 18m
Check-in Counter
48-66,93-113
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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DL8981 Aircraft Specifications
According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL8981 flight from Mexico City to Ixtapa on 5/7/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 10m. The aircraft has 160 seats.
Boeing 737-800
On-Time Departure
63%
On-Time Arrival
97%
Avg. Early
7 minutes
Aircraft Age
13y, 10m
Total Seats
160
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
Cabin Amenities
Snacks
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
--
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Cabin Amenities
Snacks
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Cabin Amenities
Snacks
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
99 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
130°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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DL8981 Flight History
Trip.com historical records show that the last DL8981 flight departed on Wed, May 6 from MEX at approximately 16:55. This flight is expected to arrrive in ZIH at 17:35.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, May 1 | Mexico City (MEX) | Ixtapa (ZIH) | B39M | 17:36 | 18:16 | Arrived |
| Sat, May 2 | Mexico City (MEX) | Ixtapa (ZIH) | B38M | 17:36 | 18:14 | Arrived |
| Sun, May 3 | Mexico City (MEX) | Ixtapa (ZIH) | 738 | 17:23 | 17:59 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 4 | Mexico City (MEX) | Ixtapa (ZIH) | 738 | 17:13 | 17:52 | Arrived |
| Tue, May 5 | Mexico City (MEX) | Ixtapa (ZIH) | 738 | 17:40 | 18:15 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 6 | Mexico City (MEX) | Ixtapa (ZIH) | B38M | 16:55 | 17:35 | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 7 | Mexico City (MEX) | Ixtapa (ZIH) | 738 | 16:55 | 18:13 | Scheduled |
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DL8981 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of DL8981 is 63% (Late on average 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 7 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63%
Late on average 30 minutes
Early
0%
On time
63%
30 mins late
30%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 7 minutes
Early
73%
On time
23%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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