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UA2801 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA2801 flight operated by United Airlines on Sep 20, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Knoxville (TYS) to Chicago (ORD). The flight is expected to depart at 6:00 AM (local time in Knoxville, UTC-4) and land at 6:18 AM (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) .
Sat, Sep 19
Sun, Sep 20
Mon, Sep 21
TYS-CHI

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3h 16m late
Knoxville(TYS)
9:21 AM
Scheduled: 6:00 AM, Sep 19
Mcghee Tyson Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 55m
Chicago(ORD)
10:11 AM
Scheduled: 6:55 AM, Sep 19
O'Hare Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
9
Arrival Gate
B9
Baggage
2
TYS-CHI

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Knoxville(TYS)
6:00 AM
Scheduled: 6:00 AM, Sep 20
Mcghee Tyson Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 55m
Chicago(ORD)
6:18 AM
Scheduled: 6:55 AM, Sep 20
O'Hare Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
C25
Baggage
2
TYS-CHI

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Knoxville(TYS)
6:00 AM
Scheduled: 6:00 AM, Sep 21
Mcghee Tyson Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 55m
Chicago(ORD)
6:55 AM
Scheduled: 6:55 AM, Sep 21
O'Hare Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
E15
Baggage
2
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Santa Ana (SNA) Knoxville (TYS)
Scheduled: 10:49 PM
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UA2801 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA2801 flight flying from Knoxville to Chicago on 9/20/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 25y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 150 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
82%
Punctuality (Arrival)
82%
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
25y, 10m
Seats
150
Flight Distance
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Flight History for UA2801

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA2801 flight departed on Sat, Sep 19 from TYS at approximately 9:21 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in ORD at 10:11 AM.
DateAirportAircraft ModelDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Tue, Sep 15Knoxville (TYS)Chicago (ORD)3206:03 AM6:14 AMArrived
Wed, Sep 16Knoxville (TYS)Chicago (ORD)3195:55 AM6:10 AMArrived
Thu, Sep 17Knoxville (TYS)Chicago (ORD)32010:24 AM11:06 AMArrived
Fri, Sep 18Knoxville (TYS)Chicago (ORD)3207:13 AM7:49 AMArrived
Sat, Sep 19Knoxville (TYS)Chicago (ORD)3209:21 AM10:11 AMArrived
Sun, Sep 20Knoxville (TYS)Chicago (ORD)3206:00 AM6:18 AMScheduled
Mon, Sep 21Knoxville (TYS)Chicago (ORD)3206:00 AM6:55 AMScheduled

UA2801 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA2801 is 82% (Late on average 37 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 82% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
82%
Late on average 37 minutes
Early
9%
On time
73%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
9%
90 mins late
9%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
82%
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
82%
On time
0%
30 mins late
9%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
9%
Canceled
0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ua2801?

    Flight ua2801 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 6:00 AM, arrival 6:55 AM (updated Sep 20, 2026).
  • Flight ua2801 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 6:00 AM, with arrival at 6:55 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua2801 is scheduled to depart at 6:00 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 6:00 AM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Sep 20, 2026).
  • Flight ua2801 is scheduled to arrive at 6:55 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:18 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Sep 20, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ua2801 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ua2801 is operated by United Airlines from Knoxville (TYS) to Chicago (ORD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour55 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight ua2801 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 ua2801 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Sep 20, 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 ua2801 has not departed from Knoxville (TYS) yet and is currently on schedule for 6:00 AM.
  • Flight ua2801 usually flies a Airbus A320 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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