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UA278 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA278 flight operated by United Airlines on Nov 11, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL). The flight is expected to depart at 8:03 PM (local time in Chicago, UTC-6) and land at 10:28 PM (local time in Atlanta, UTC-5) .
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
CHI-ATL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 41m early
Chicago(ORD)
8:08 PM
Scheduled: 8:03 PM, Nov 10
O'Hare Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 12m
Atlanta(ATL)
10:34 PM
Scheduled: 11:15 PM, Nov 10
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport N
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
G12
Arrival Gate
T20
Baggage
1
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CHI-ATL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Chicago(ORD)
8:03 PM
Scheduled: 8:03 PM, Nov 11
O'Hare Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 12m
Atlanta(ATL)
10:28 PM
Scheduled: 11:15 PM, Nov 11
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport N
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E6
Arrival Gate
T19
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Chicago(ORD)
8:03 PM
Scheduled: 8:03 PM, Nov 12
O'Hare Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 12m
Atlanta(ATL)
11:15 PM
Scheduled: 11:15 PM, Nov 12
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport N
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
1
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UA324
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Atlanta (ATL) Chicago (CHI)
Scheduled: 7:00 PM
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UA278 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA278 flight flying from Chicago to Atlanta on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A319. This aircraft has been in service for 25y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 128 seats.
flight status
Airbus A319
Punctuality (Departure)
44 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
12 minutes
Age
25y, 6m
Seats
128
Flight Distance
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Flight History for UA278

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA278 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from ORD at approximately 8:08 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in ATL at 10:34 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Chicago (ORD) Atlanta (ATL) 320 8:41 PM 11:05 PM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Chicago (ORD) Atlanta (ATL) 319 8:26 PM 10:50 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Chicago (ORD) Atlanta (ATL) 319 8:18 PM 10:43 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Chicago (ORD) Atlanta (ATL) 319 8:36 PM 11:04 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Chicago (ORD) Atlanta (ATL) 319 8:08 PM 10:34 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Chicago (ORD) Atlanta (ATL) 319 8:03 PM 10:28 PM Scheduled
Thu, Nov 12 Chicago (ORD) Atlanta (ATL) 319 8:03 PM 11:15 PM Scheduled

UA278 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA278 is 44% (Late on average 35 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 12 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
44 %
Late on average 35 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
44 %
30 mins late
44 %
60 mins late
13 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 12 minutes
Early
75 %
On time
25 %
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 ua278?

    Flight ua278 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 8:03 PM, arrival 11:15 PM (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ua278 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 8:03 PM, with arrival at 11:15 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua278 is scheduled to depart at 8:03 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 8:03 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ua278 is scheduled to arrive at 11:15 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:28 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight ua278, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is E6. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ua278 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal N. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ua278 is operated by United Airlines from Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL). Typical flight time is about 2 hours12 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight ua278 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 ua278 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 ua278 has not departed from Chicago (ORD) yet and is currently on schedule for 8:03 PM.
  • Flight ua278 usually flies a Airbus A319 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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