United Airlines UA491 Flight Status Today

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 07:40 08 February 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 08:56 08 February 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 16 minutes.

Current status of UA491 is Scheduled Delayed by 1h Estimated Depart in 3 hours, 11 minutes

UA491 - UAL491 United Airlines (UA)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to MSY
MSY New Orleans United States
Scheduled Delayed by 1h Estimated Depart in 3 hours, 11 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 07:40 08 February 2026
Estimated 08:40 08 February 2026
C 36
Arrival Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA: MSYICAO: KMSY
Scheduled 08:56 08 February 2026
Estimated 09:49 08 February 2026
None C5
UA491 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 4801, NZ 6779
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 16 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: Airbus A319
  • Callsign: F-KRKS1
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Houston: Sunday 2026-02-08 05:29 AM
  • Current Time in New Orleans: Sunday 2026-02-08 05:29 AM

United Airlines UA491 Flight Statistics

United Airlines
United Airlines
FLIGHT NO UA491
AIRPLANE Airbus A319
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 03 Feb
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-02-03T07:40
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-02-03T08:56
2026-02-03T07:31
2026-02-03T08:37
Thu 29 Jan
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-29T12:00
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-29T14:40
Sun 25 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 36m
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-25T12:00
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-25T14:40
2026-01-25T12:22
2026-01-25T15:16
Sat 24 Jan
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-24T07:40
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-24T08:56
2026-01-24T07:43
2026-01-24T09:02
Fri 23 Jan
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-23T12:00
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-23T14:40
2026-01-23T11:50
2026-01-23T14:18
Thu 22 Jan
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-22T12:00
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-22T14:40
2026-01-22T11:47
2026-01-22T14:16
Tue 20 Jan
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-20T07:40
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-20T08:56
2026-01-20T07:33
2026-01-20T08:55
Sun 18 Jan
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-18T07:40
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-18T08:56
2026-01-18T07:35
2026-01-18T08:36
Fri 16 Jan
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-16T12:00
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-16T14:40
2026-01-16T11:46
2026-01-16T14:16
Thu 15 Jan
Departed On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-15T12:00
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-15T14:40
2026-01-15T11:51

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18:50 		1 hours 16 minutes
20:06
Air New Zealand NZ6779
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21:51

United Airlines Flight UA491 FAQs

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

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 16 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 Scheduled Delayed by 1h.

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

All United Airlines UA491 flights are operated using Airbus A319 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 .