UA 1297 Chicago to Kansas City Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA1297 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Kansas City International Airport MCI is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on March 27th, 2026.
Check the table below for UA1297's most recent flight history:

UA 1297 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Mar 27 11:41 12:53
Landed Late
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Mar 26 10:52 11:59
Landed
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Mar 25 10:38 11:38
Landed
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Mar 24 12:17 13:18
Delayed
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Mar 23 10:43 11:54
Landed
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United Airlines UA 1297 Chicago to Kansas City Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA1297 connects Chicago, United States to Kansas City, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Kansas City International Airport MCI.

How long is the UA1297 flight from Chicago to Kansas City?

The average flight time from Chicago to Kansas City is 1 hour and 5 minutes. The flight distance is 647 km / 402 miles and the average flight speed is 600 km/h / 373 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA1297 Chicago to Kansas City?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA1297 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest UA1297 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, March 27th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 12:53.

How else can the flight UA1297 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL1297, UA 1297, UAL 1297.

How often is flight UA1297 delayed?

On average, 30% of all UA1297 flights are delayed. The average delay is 31 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA1297 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA1297 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.

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UA1297 and Chicago ORD to Kansas City MCI Flights

Flight UA1297 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AC3495, NH6510, NZ2571

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA2465, UA3601, UA5428, UA5487

Other flights arriving at Kansas City MCI: WN3101, F94074, WN3805, UJ556

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Kansas City MCI.

UA1297 United Airlines Flight: Chicago to Kansas City Route Map

UA1297 United Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to Kansas City
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