United Airlines UA542 flight status now

UA542 - UAL542 United Airlines (UA)
ORD Chicago United States
Flight ORD to SAN
SAN San Diego United States
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 07:20
1 C16
Arrival San Diego International Airport
IATA: SANICAO: KSAN
Scheduled 09:40
2 41
UA542 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 27 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2774 kms / 1723 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 128
  • Freight capacity: 6.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: F-KCOI2
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in Chicago: Thursday 2025-11-20 11:42 AM
  • Current Time in San Diego: Thursday 2025-11-20 09:42 AM

Domestic flight United Airlines UA542 takes off from Chicago (ORD) United States to San Diego (SAN) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves O'Hare International Airport at 07:20 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at San Diego International Airport at 09:40 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 4 hours 27 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Chicago to San Diego?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 27 minutes, with the flight distance of 2774 km (1723 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA542 flight?

All United Airlines UA542 flights are operated using Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA542 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA542 arrives in San Diego International Airport at Terminal 2.

How many United Airlines UA542 flights are operated a week?

2 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA542 is operated on Saturday, Sunday.