United Airlines UA491 Flight Status

Current status of UA491 is Arrived On time

UA491 - UAL491 United Airlines (UA)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to MSY
MSY New Orleans United States
Arrived On time
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 07:45 08 December 2025
Actual 07:38 08 December 2025
C 1
Arrival Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA: MSYICAO: KMSY
Scheduled 08:57 08 December 2025
Actual 08:55 08 December 2025
None C11
UA491 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 4801, NZ 6779
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 17 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 491 kms / 305 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 146
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: F-KRKS1
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Houston: Monday 2025-12-08 10:59 AM
  • Current Time in New Orleans: Monday 2025-12-08 10:59 AM

Domestic flight United Airlines UA491 takes off from Houston (IAH) United States to New Orleans (MSY) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 07:45 08 December 2025 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 08:57 08 December 2025 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 17 minutes.

United Airlines UA491 Flight Statistics

United Airlines
United Airlines
FLIGHT NO UA491
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 27
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 54
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 73
DELAYED 10
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

United Airlines UA491 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Tue 25 Nov
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-25T07:40
New Orleans (MSY) 2025-11-25T08:52
2025-11-25T07:34
2025-11-25T08:53
Mon 24 Nov
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-24T07:40
New Orleans (MSY) 2025-11-24T08:52
2025-11-24T07:40
2025-11-24T08:50
Sat 22 Nov
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-22T07:40
New Orleans (MSY) 2025-11-22T08:52
2025-11-22T07:36
2025-11-22T08:39
Fri 21 Nov
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-21T07:40
New Orleans (MSY) 2025-11-21T08:52
Thu 20 Nov
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-20T07:40
New Orleans (MSY) 2025-11-20T08:52
2025-11-20T07:59
2025-11-20T09:03
Tue 18 Nov
Departed On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-18T07:40
New Orleans (MSY) 2025-11-18T08:52
2025-11-18T07:32
Mon 17 Nov
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-17T07:40
New Orleans (MSY) 2025-11-17T08:52
2025-11-17T07:40
2025-11-17T08:50
Sun 16 Nov
Departed On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-16T07:40
New Orleans (MSY) 2025-11-16T08:52
2025-11-16T07:35
Sat 15 Nov
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-15T07:40
New Orleans (MSY) 2025-11-15T08:52
2025-11-15T07:33
2025-11-15T08:39
Thu 13 Nov
Departed On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-13T07:40
New Orleans (MSY) 2025-11-13T08:52
2025-11-13T07:33

Similar flight route from Houston (IAH) to New Orleans (MSY)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air Canada AC5460
Air Canada 		08/12/2025
09:47 		1 hours 13 minutes
10:59
Turkish Airlines TK8892
Turkish Airlines 		08/12/2025
21:49 		1 hours 10 minutes
22:59
Air New Zealand NZ6778
Air New Zealand 		08/12/2025
09:47 		1 hours 13 minutes
10:59
Copa Airlines CM1620
Copa Airlines 		08/12/2025
14:50 		1 hours 12 minutes
16:02
ANA NH6520
ANA 		08/12/2025
09:47 		1 hours 13 minutes
10:59
Copa Airlines CM1623
Copa Airlines 		08/12/2025
21:49 		1 hours 10 minutes
22:59
Air Canada AC5660
Air Canada 		08/12/2025
21:49 		1 hours 10 minutes
22:59
Air Canada AC5562
Air Canada 		08/12/2025
18:50 		1 hours 15 minutes
20:05

Frequently asked questions, answered

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA491 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 17 minutes, with the flight distance of 491 km (305 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA491 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA491 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA491 flight?

All United Airlines UA491 flights are operated using Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA491 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA491 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .