United Airlines UA491 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight United Airlines UA491 takes off from New Orleans (MSY) United States to Chicago (ORD) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 07:40 18 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at O'Hare International Airport at 08:56 18 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 16 minutes.

Current status of UA491 is Arrived On time

UA491 - UAL491 United Airlines (UA)
MSY New Orleans United States
Flight MSY to ORD
ORD Chicago United States
Arrived On time
Departure Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA: MSYICAO: KMSY
Scheduled 07:40 18 January 2026
Actual 07:35 18 January 2026
C 32
Arrival O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 08:56 18 January 2026
Actual 08:36 18 January 2026
None C9
UA491 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 4801, NZ 6779
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 16 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1347 kms / 837 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 New Orleans: Sunday 2026-01-18 08:39 AM
  • Current Time in Chicago: Sunday 2026-01-18 08:39 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
Fri 16 Jan
Arrived On time
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-16T12:00
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-16T14:40
2026-01-16T11:46
2026-01-16T14:16
Thu 15 Jan
Departed On time
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-15T12:00
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-15T14:40
2026-01-15T11:51
Fri 09 Jan
Scheduled On time
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-09T07:40
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-09T08:56
Tue 06 Jan
Arrived On time
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-06T07:40
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-06T08:56
2026-01-06T07:40
2026-01-06T08:46
Mon 05 Jan
Departed On time
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-05T07:20
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-05T08:36
2026-01-05T07:13
Sat 03 Jan
Departed On time
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-03T00:55
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-03T06:07
2026-01-03T00:54
Fri 02 Jan
Scheduled On time
New Orleans (MSY) 2026-01-02T07:20
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-02T08:36
Sun 28 Dec
Arrived On time
New Orleans (MSY) 2025-12-28T07:20
Chicago (ORD) 2025-12-28T08:36
2025-12-28T07:15
2025-12-28T08:17
Tue 25 Nov
Arrived On time
New Orleans (MSY) 2025-11-25T07:40
Chicago (ORD) 2025-11-25T08:52
2025-11-25T07:34
2025-11-25T08:53
Mon 24 Nov
Arrived On time
New Orleans (MSY) 2025-11-24T07:40
Chicago (ORD) 2025-11-24T08:52
2025-11-24T07:40
2025-11-24T08:50

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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 1347 km (837 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 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 .