USA Faces Travel Chaos as Delta, American, Southwest, JetBlue, and More Major Airlines Cancel Over 150 Flights, Hitting Major Hubs Including Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Orlando, San Francisco, and More

Published on December 29, 2025

Travelers across the United States are dealing with widespread disruptions as numerous airlines cancel flights from key hubs. From Seattle to Orlando, San Francisco to New York, and Los Angeles to Atlanta, both domestic and international passengers face delays and altered travel plans. The current surge in US flight cancellations has impacted thousands of travelers. Affected destinations include Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), Anchorage (ANC), Orlando (MCO), Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), John F Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), London Heathrow (LHR), Charles de Gaulle (CDG), São Paulo (GRU), and more across the U.S. and abroad.

Total cancellations: 150+

Summary Table of Cancellations by Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reported widespread disruptions across multiple carriers. Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines canceled flights to both domestic and international destinations.

• Delta DAL9937 to Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (ATL) at 9:45 AM PST
• Alaska ASA7095 to Anchorage Intl (ANC) at 11:59 PM PST
• Delta DAL448 to Orlando Intl (MCO) at 11:35 PM PST
• Hawaiian HAL899 to Daniel K Inouye Intl (PHNL) at 9:55 AM PST

Passengers traveling to Toronto Pearson (CYYZ), Vancouver (CYVR), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), and Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) also faced airport cancellations.

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO)

San Francisco International saw airline delays affecting United, Delta, Jazz Aviation, and Frontier.

• United UAL3891 to So California Logistics (VCV) at 12:50 PM PST
• Jazz JZA8843 to Vancouver Intl (CYVR) at 7:30 AM PST
• Delta DAL1446 to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP) at 12:10 AM PST
• Frontier FFT1850 to Harry Reid Intl (KLAS) at 6:00 AM PST

Other impacted destinations included John Wayne (KSNA), Toronto Pearson (CYYZ), Ontario (KONT), and Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP).

Orlando International Airport (KMCO)

Orlando International experienced cancellations affecting Delta, Southwest, and JetBlue.

• Delta DAL1505 to Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (ATL) at 9:00 AM EST
• Southwest SWA2305 to Buffalo Niagara Intl (BUF) at 3:30 PM EST
• JetBlue JBU352 to Boston Logan Intl (BOS) at 7:00 AM EST
• Delta DAL2112 to LaGuardia (LGA) at 5:35 PM EST

Other affected routes included Salt Lake City (SLC), Cleveland (CLE), Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP), and Los Angeles (LAX).

Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS), Las Vegas

Las Vegas reported cancellations across Delta, Frontier, and Southwest.

• Delta DAL333 to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) at 7:00 AM PST
• Frontier FFT1602 to Philadelphia Intl (PHL) at 10:05 PM PST
• Frontier FFT4401 to San Francisco Intl (KSFO) at 7:53 PM PST

Flights to Ontario (KONT), Salt Lake City (SLC), and John Wayne (KSNA) were also canceled.

John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK)

JFK saw major disruptions on international flights alongside domestic services.

• American AAL951 to São Paulo-Guarulhos Intl (GRU) at 6:25 PM EST
• Air France AFR9 to Charles de Gaulle (CDG) at 11:30 PM EST
• Delta DAL778 to Harry Reid Intl (KLAS) at 8:59 PM EST
• JetBlue JBU2902 to Buffalo Niagara Intl (KBUF) at 9:00 AM EST

Domestic hubs like LaGuardia (LGA) and Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) also experienced airport cancellations.

Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX)

LAX saw cancellations impacting Delta, Hawaiian, and Frontier.

• Delta DAL867 to Orlando Intl (MCO) at 10:59 AM PST
• Delta DAL802 to Detroit Metro Wayne Co (KDTW) at 12:17 PM PST
• Hawaiian HAL803 to Daniel K Inouye Intl (PHNL) at 10:00 AM PST

Other affected destinations included Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP), Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG), Phoenix (PHX), and Toronto Pearson (CYYZ).

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

ORD faced cancellations from regional carriers including Endeavor Air, Republic Airlines, and SkyWest.

• ENY4025 to Marquette/Sawyer Rgnl (KSAW) at 6:37 PM CST
• RPA3611 to Des Moines Intl (KDSM) at 9:02 AM CST
• FFT1596 to Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (ATL) at 6:00 AM CST

Other destinations affected included Rochester (KRST), Green Bay (KGRB), Quad Cities (KMLI), and Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP).

Denver International Airport (DEN)

DEN experienced cancellations from Southwest, Delta, and Jazz Aviation.

• SWA2527 to Chicago Midway (MDW) at 7:35 AM MST
• Delta DAL1850 to LaGuardia (LGA) at 7:15 AM MST
• Jazz JZA8713 to Vancouver Intl (CYVR) at 7:05 PM MST

Other impacted destinations included Tampa (TPA), Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP), and Toronto Pearson (CYYZ).

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW)

DFW had multiple canceled flights from Delta, American, and Frontier.

• Delta DAL804 to Seattle-Tacoma Intl (SEA) at 6:15 AM CST
• Delta DAL652 to LaGuardia (LGA) at 3:55 PM CST
• Frontier FFT3110 to Charlotte/Douglas Intl (CLT) at 4:09 PM CST

Other affected destinations included Boston (BOS), Salt Lake City (SLC), John F Kennedy (JFK), and Harry Reid (LAS).

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL)

Atlanta experienced the largest wave of cancellations affecting both domestic flights and international flights.

• Delta DAL32 to London Heathrow (LHR) at 7:55 PM EST
• Delta DAL30 to London Heathrow (LHR) at 6:40 PM EST
• Delta DAL1735 to Orlando Intl (MCO) at 8:55 PM EST
• Frontier FFT153 to Cancun Intl (CUN) at 10:40 AM EST

Other destinations impacted included San Diego (KSAN), Raleigh-Durham (KRDU), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), and Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Impact on Passengers

Passengers are encouraged to check directly with airlines for updated flight statuses, rebook alternatives, and adjust travel plans. The widespread cancellations highlight ongoing operational challenges across U.S. airports, affecting both domestic flights and international flights, and creating a ripple effect across multiple regions.