you could use two of iPhones built-in features, theMessagesapp orSpotlight.

you’re free to also look into a third-party flight tracker with additional features.

Tap and hold the bubble containing the flight information.

Flight details in a Messages conversation

It’s usually a future flightswipe to the right to see the additional flight with its status and details.

TapDoneon the top right to terminate the flight details and return to your conversation in Messages.

Swipe down in the middle of your Home screen to openSearch.

Tap Preview Flight

Enter the flight number or the airline name and flight number.

To see more, choose the flight.

TapBackwhen you finish to return to the Search screen orCancelto close and return to your Home screen.

First matching flight details

You may want more search options, the ability to save flights or to receive alerts.

There are manyflight tracking servicesand apps available for iPhone.

The one you choose depends on the features you want.

Second matching flight details

So lets look at how to use a popular, free app calledFlightradar24.

OpenFlightradar24,enter the flight number into the search box and tapSearchon the keyboard.

Youll see matching results in Airlines, Live Flights, and Recent or Scheduled Flights sections.

Open Search on iPhone

go for the correct flight.

The section will expand to show details such as the scheduled and actual departure or arrival as applicable.

Flightradar24 is available for free with optional in-app purchases for additional features.

View flight status or tap for more details

These methods for tracking flights on iPhone are the handiest youll find.

But you’re free to also useGoogle Flightsto obtain flight details and statuses.

Complete flight details from Search

Flightradar24 search

Flightradar24 search results

Flightradar24 flight details

Flightradar24 Playback

Flightradar24 Aircraft Info