United Airlines UA279 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight United Airlines UA279 takes off from Chicago (ORD) United States to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves O'Hare International Airport at 10:40 02 March 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at 14:55 02 March 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 2 hours 57 minutes.

Current status of UA279 is Arrived On time

UA279 - UAL279 United Airlines (UA)
ORD Chicago United States
Flight ORD to FLL
FLL Fort Lauderdale United States
Arrived On time
Departure O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 10:40 02 March 2026
Actual 10:40 02 March 2026
1 C23
Arrival Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
IATA: FLLICAO: KFLL
Scheduled 14:55 02 March 2026
Actual 14:37 02 March 2026
1 C6
UA279 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 3318, CM 2721, NZ 2377
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 57 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1902 kms / 1182 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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 757-300 (winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: F-KNEW1
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Chicago: Monday 2026-03-02 16:01 PM
  • Current Time in Fort Lauderdale: Monday 2026-03-02 17:01 PM

United Airlines UA279 Flight Statistics

United Airlines
United Airlines
FLIGHT NO UA279
AIRPLANE Boeing 757-300 (winglets) Passenger
ON TIME 12
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 26
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 54
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 78
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

United Airlines UA279 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sun 01 Mar
Arrived Delayed by 15m
Chicago (ORD) 2026-03-01T10:40
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-03-01T14:55
2026-03-01T11:11
2026-03-01T15:10
Sat 28 Feb
Arrived Delayed by 20m
Chicago (ORD) 2026-02-28T10:40
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-02-28T14:55
2026-02-28T10:51
2026-02-28T15:15
Fri 27 Feb
Arrived On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-02-27T10:40
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-02-27T14:55
2026-02-27T10:40
2026-02-27T15:02
Thu 26 Feb
Arrived Delayed by 19m
Chicago (ORD) 2026-02-26T10:40
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-02-26T14:55
2026-02-26T10:49
2026-02-26T15:14
Wed 25 Feb
Arrived On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-02-25T10:40
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-02-25T14:55
2026-02-25T10:38
2026-02-25T14:38
Tue 24 Feb
Arrived On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-02-24T10:40
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-02-24T14:55
2026-02-24T10:52
2026-02-24T14:38
Mon 23 Feb
Arrived On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-02-23T10:40
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-02-23T14:55
2026-02-23T10:42
2026-02-23T14:57
Sun 22 Feb
Arrived Delayed by 30m
Chicago (ORD) 2026-02-22T10:40
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-02-22T14:55
2026-02-22T10:55
2026-02-22T15:25
Sat 21 Feb
Arrived On time
Chicago (ORD) 2026-02-21T10:40
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-02-21T14:55
2026-02-21T10:41
2026-02-21T15:08
Fri 20 Feb
Arrived Delayed by 31m
Chicago (ORD) 2026-02-20T10:40
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-02-20T14:55
2026-02-20T10:59
2026-02-20T15:26

Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA279

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United Airlines Flight UA279 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA279 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 57 minutes, with the flight distance of 1902 km (1182 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA279 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA279 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA279 flight?

All United Airlines UA279 flights are operated using Boeing 757-300 (winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA279 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA279 arrives at 14:55.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA279 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA279 arrives in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many United Airlines UA279 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA279 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .