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UA2497 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA2497 flight operated by United Airlines on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago (ORD). The flight is expected to depart at 12:44 PM and land at 6:51 PM .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
MSY-CHI

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En route
Your flight has departed New Orleans and is expected to arrive in Chicago at 6:54 PM.
New Orleans(MSY)
1:20 PM
Scheduled: 12:44 PM, Nov 11
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 6h 10m
IAD
1h 5m
Chicago(ORD)
6:54 PM
Scheduled: 6:54 PM, Nov 11
O'Hare Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C5
Arrival Gate
C24
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
New Orleans(MSY)
12:44 PM
Scheduled: 12:44 PM, Nov 12
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 6h 7m
IAD
1h 41m
Chicago(ORD)
6:51 PM
Scheduled: 6:51 PM, Nov 12
O'Hare Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
C27
Baggage
3
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Scheduled

UA1187
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Denver (DEN) New Orleans (MSY)
Scheduled: 11:42 AM
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UA2497 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA2497 flight flying from New Orleans to Chicago on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 179 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
19 minutes
Age
5m
Seats
179
Flight Distance
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Flight History for UA2497

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA2497 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from MSY at approximately 1:20 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in ORD at 6:54 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 New Orleans (MSY) Chicago (ORD) B38M 12:52 PM 6:44 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 New Orleans (MSY) Chicago (ORD) B39M 12:54 PM 7:04 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 New Orleans (MSY) Chicago (ORD) B38M 12:53 PM 6:40 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 New Orleans (MSY) Chicago (ORD) B38M 12:49 PM 6:30 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 New Orleans (MSY) Chicago (ORD) B38M 1:20 PM 6:54 PM En route
Thu, Nov 12 New Orleans (MSY) Chicago (ORD) B39M 12:44 PM 6:51 PM Scheduled

UA2497 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA2497 is 93% (Late on average 15 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 19 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 15 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
93 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 19 minutes
Early
80 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ua2497?

    Flight ua2497 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 12:44 PM, arrival 6:51 PM (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ua2497 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 12:44 PM, with arrival at 6:51 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua2497 is scheduled to depart at 12:44 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:44 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ua2497 is scheduled to arrive at 6:51 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:51 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ua2497 is expected at carousel 3 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ua2497 is operated by United Airlines from New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago (ORD). Typical flight time is about 6 hours7 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight ua2497 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 ua2497 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 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 ua2497 has not departed from New Orleans (MSY) yet and is currently on schedule for 12:44 PM.

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