It's always best to check a flight's status before heading to the airport to be aware of delays or cancellations. Try Trip.com's Flight Tracker tool, which allows you to search by airline and flight number or by city and time. Similar tools are available from USA Today and The Weather Channel.

Individual airlines often have flight trackers on their sites. Check out U.S. Airlines and International Airlines pages for the airline you need.

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