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UA5251 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA5251 flight operated by United Airlines on Nov 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Chicago (ORD). The flight is expected to depart at 6:06 PM (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-5) and land at 6:43 PM (local time in Chicago, UTC-6) .
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
WAS-CHI

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En route
Your flight has departed Washington D.C. and is expected to arrive in Chicago at 8:58 PM.
Washington D.C.(DCA)
8:21 PM
Scheduled: 8:10 PM, Nov 6
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 34m
Chicago(ORD)
8:58 PM
Scheduled: 9:44 PM, Nov 6
O'Hare Intl. Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B14
Arrival Gate
B1
Baggage
2
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WAS-CHI

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Washington D.C.(DCA)
6:06 PM
Scheduled: 6:06 PM, Nov 7
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 34m
Chicago(ORD)
6:43 PM
Scheduled: 7:40 PM, Nov 7
O'Hare Intl. Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B10
Arrival Gate
F20
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Washington D.C.(DCA)
8:10 PM
Scheduled: 8:10 PM, Nov 8
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 34m
Chicago(ORD)
9:44 PM
Scheduled: 9:44 PM, Nov 8
O'Hare Intl. Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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UA5618
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Chicago (CHI) Washington D.C. (WAS)
Scheduled: 5:17 PM
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UA5251 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA5251 flight flying from Washington D.C. to Chicago on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 175. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 76 seats.
flight status
Embraer 175
Punctuality (Departure)
100 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
43 minutes
Age
11y, 4m
Seats
76
Flight Distance
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Flight History for UA5251

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA5251 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from DCA at approximately 8:21 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in ORD at 8:58 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 2 Washington D.C. (DCA) Chicago (ORD) E75L 8:22 PM 8:55 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Washington D.C. (DCA) Chicago (ORD) E75L 8:24 PM 8:56 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Washington D.C. (DCA) Chicago (ORD) E75L 8:23 PM 8:51 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Washington D.C. (DCA) Chicago (ORD) E75L 8:28 PM 9:05 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Washington D.C. (DCA) Chicago (ORD) E75L 8:21 PM 8:58 PM En route
Sat, Nov 7 Washington D.C. (DCA) Chicago (ORD) E75L 6:06 PM 6:43 PM Scheduled
Sun, Nov 8 Washington D.C. (DCA) Chicago (ORD) E75L 8:10 PM 9:44 PM Scheduled

UA5251 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA5251 is 100% (Late on average 13 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 43 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100 %
Late on average 13 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
100 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 43 minutes
Early
100 %
On time
0 %
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 ua5251?

    Flight ua5251 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 6:06 PM, arrival 7:40 PM (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight ua5251 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 6:06 PM, with arrival at 7:40 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua5251 is scheduled to depart at 6:06 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 6:06 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight ua5251 is scheduled to arrive at 7:40 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:43 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight ua5251, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is B10. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ua5251 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ua5251 is operated by United Airlines from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Chicago (ORD). Typical flight time is about 2 hours34 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight ua5251 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 ua5251 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 7, 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 ua5251 has not departed from Washington D.C. (DCA) yet and is currently on schedule for 6:06 PM.
  • Flight ua5251 usually flies a Embraer 175 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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