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UA 1261 Chicago to Miami Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA1261 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Miami International Airport MIA is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 25th, 2025.
Check the table below for UA1261's most recent flight history:

UA 1261 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 25 07:51 11:21
Landed
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Oct 24 08:01 11:29
Landed
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Oct 23 08:04 11:25
Landed
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Oct 20 07:58 11:27
Landed
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Oct 19 08:09 11:53
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United Airlines UA 1261 Chicago to Miami Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA1261 connects Chicago, United States to Miami, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Miami International Airport MIA.

How long is the UA1261 flight from Chicago to Miami?

The average flight time from Chicago to Miami is 2 hours and 29 minutes. The flight distance is 1930 km / 1199 miles and the average flight speed is 778 km/h / 483 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA1261 Chicago to Miami?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA1261 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest UA1261 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 11:21.

How else can the flight UA1261 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL1261, UA 1261, UAL 1261.

How often is flight UA1261 delayed?

On average, 30% of all UA1261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 46 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA1261 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA1261 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our UA1261 Flight Tracker above for more details.

UA1261 and Chicago ORD to Miami MIA Flights

Flight UA1261 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers AC3377, AV2284, CM2262, NZ2615

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: AA2343, AA3272, WN4413, UA1117

Other flights arriving at Miami MIA: 5Y8858, AA3620, WN3945, AA2815

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Miami MIA.

UA1261 United Airlines Flight: Chicago to Miami Route Map

UA1261 United Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to Miami
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