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UA2161 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA2161 flight operated by United Airlines on Nov 11, 2026 is scheduled to fly from New York (LGA) to New Orleans (MSY). The flight is expected to depart at 3:39 PM (local time in New York, UTC-5) and land at 9:43 PM (local time in New Orleans, UTC-6) .
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
NYC-MSY

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3m late
New York(LGA)
4:06 PM
Scheduled: 3:39 PM, Nov 10
LaGuardia Airport B
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 4m
IAH
1h 54m
New Orleans(MSY)
9:46 PM
Scheduled: 9:43 PM, Nov 10
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Check-in Counter
F
Boarding Gate
44
Arrival Gate
C5
Baggage
1
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NYC-MSY

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
New York(LGA)
3:39 PM
Scheduled: 3:39 PM, Nov 11
LaGuardia Airport B
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 4m
IAH
2h 24m
New Orleans(MSY)
9:43 PM
Scheduled: 9:43 PM, Nov 11
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Check-in Counter
F
Boarding Gate
46
Arrival Gate
C3
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
New York(LGA)
3:39 PM
Scheduled: 3:39 PM, Nov 12
LaGuardia Airport B
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 4m
IAH
1h 29m
New Orleans(MSY)
9:43 PM
Scheduled: 9:43 PM, Nov 12
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Check-in Counter
F
Boarding Gate
45
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
1
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UA2161 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA2161 flight flying from New York to New Orleans on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-900. This aircraft has been in service for 25y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 179 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-900
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
15 minutes
Age
25y, 6m
Seats
179
Flight Distance
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Flight History for UA2161

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA2161 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from LGA at approximately 4:06 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in MSY at 9:46 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 New York (LGA) New Orleans (MSY) 738 6:02 PM 9:17 PM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Houston (IAH) New Orleans (MSY) 739 8:28 PM 9:09 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Houston (IAH) New Orleans (MSY) 739 8:40 PM 9:24 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 New York (LGA) New Orleans (MSY) 738 4:17 PM 9:34 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 New York (LGA) New Orleans (MSY) 738 4:06 PM 9:46 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 New York (LGA) New Orleans (MSY) 739 3:39 PM 9:43 PM Scheduled
Thu, Nov 12 New York (LGA) New Orleans (MSY) 739 3:39 PM 9:43 PM Scheduled

UA2161 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA2161 is 73% (Late on average 32 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 15 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 32 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
18 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
9 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 15 minutes
Early
91 %
On time
9 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ua2161?

    Flight ua2161 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 3:39 PM, arrival 9:43 PM (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ua2161 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 3:39 PM, with arrival at 9:43 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua2161 is scheduled to depart at 3:39 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 3:39 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ua2161 is scheduled to arrive at 9:43 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 9:43 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight ua2161, the departure terminal is B and the boarding gate is 46. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ua2161 is operated by United Airlines from New York (LGA) to New Orleans (MSY). Typical flight time is about 7 hours4 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight ua2161 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ua2161 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 11, 2026). Contact United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ua2161 has not departed from New York (LGA) yet and is currently on schedule for 3:39 PM.
  • Flight ua2161 usually flies a Boeing 737-900 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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