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UA 1261 Chicago to Savannah Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA1261 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Savannah Hilton Head International Airport SAV is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 22nd, 2025.
Check the table below for UA1261's most recent flight history:

UA 1261 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 22 08:58 11:34
Landed
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Oct 21 09:47 12:26
Landed Late
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Oct 15 09:06 11:48
Landed
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Oct 14 08:54 11:32
Landed
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Oct 08 09:02 11:43
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United Airlines UA 1261 Chicago to Savannah Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA1261 connects Chicago, United States to Savannah, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport SAV.

How long is the UA1261 flight from Chicago to Savannah?

The average flight time from Chicago to Savannah is 1 hour and 40 minutes. The flight distance is 1245 km / 774 miles and the average flight speed is 742 km/h / 461 mph.

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

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

When was the latest UA1261 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 11:34.

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, 29% of all UA1261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 9 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 Savannah SAV Flights

Flight UA1261 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers AC3805, NZ2845

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA5449, UA695, UA4555, OO5697

Other flights arriving at Savannah SAV: UA3604, UA3664, UA6279, AA6038

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Savannah SAV.

UA1261 United Airlines Flight: Chicago to Savannah Route Map

UA1261 United Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to Savannah
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