United Airlines UA261 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight United Airlines UA261 takes off from Palm Springs (PSP) United States to Chicago (ORD) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Palm Springs International Airport at 23:55 29 December 2025 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at O'Hare International Airport at 05:54 30 December 2025 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 3 hours 59 minutes.

Current status of UA261 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 8 hours, 39 minutes

UA261 - UAL261 United Airlines (UA)
PSP Palm Springs United States
Flight PSP to ORD
ORD Chicago United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 8 hours, 39 minutes
Departure Palm Springs International Airport
IATA: PSPICAO: KPSP
Scheduled 23:55 29 December 2025
Estimated 23:55 29 December 2025
None 17
Arrival O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 05:54 30 December 2025
Estimated 05:54 30 December 2025
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UA261 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 59 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2658 kms / 1652 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 167
  • Freight capacity: 17.1 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-700 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: F-KCVO1
  • Departure Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Palm Springs: Monday 2025-12-29 15:16 PM
  • Current Time in Chicago: Monday 2025-12-29 17:16 PM

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United Airlines Flight UA261 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA261 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 59 minutes, with the flight distance of 2658 km (1652 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA261 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA261 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA261 flight?

All United Airlines UA261 flights are operated using Boeing 737-700 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA261 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA261 arrives at 05:54.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA261 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA261 arrives in O'Hare International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many United Airlines UA261 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA261 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.