You can find flight numbers on your boarding pass, flight ticket, or booking confirmation. One of the most direct ways to locate your flight is to see it near the top of your physical or digital ticket.

Your flight number is located on your booking confirmation, e-ticket, and boarding pass, typically positioned near the airline's name or logo. It is easily identifiable because it always follows a specific format: a two-character airline code (e.g., AA for American, DL for Delta, BA for British Airways) followed by a one-to-four-digit number (e.g., AA2350 or BA117). On a physical boarding pass, the flight number is usually in a prominent box at the top or center, often labeled as "Flight" or "FLT." It is important not to confuse the flight number with your Record Locator (a 6-digit alphanumeric "Booking Reference") or your Ticket Number (a long 13-digit string of numbers). The flight number identifies the route and time you are flying, while the other numbers identify you and your specific purchase. In 2026, most travelers find this number instantly by looking at the "Digital Wallet" pass on their smartphone.