UA1297 Flight Status United Airlines: Chicago to Los Angeles (UAL1297)

UA 1297 Chicago to Los Angeles Flight Status

Not scheduled today. Latest flight: May 17th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

UA 1297 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines Chicago to Los Angeles

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
May 17 ORD LAX 17:13 19:15 Landed Track >
May 15 ORD LAX 17:20 19:04 Landed Track >
May 14 ORD LAX 17:13 18:54 Landed Track >
May 11 ORD LAX 17:12 18:56 Landed Track >
May 10 ORD LAX 18:24 19:56 Landed Late Track >

United Airlines flight UA 1297 links Chicago and Los Angeles, 2,802 km (1,741 mi) apart. With 4 h 41 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 3 h 45 min, it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 17 May 2026, landed on time.

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About UA 1297

Route
Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Los Angeles International Airport LAX
Distance
2,802 km (1,741 mi)
Typical flight time
3 h 45 min
On time
4 of the last 5
Average delay when late
35 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

UA 1297 FAQ

How long is the UA1297 flight?
The timetable allows 4 h 41 min. Chicago to Los Angeles is 2,802 km (1,741 mi).
How often is UA1297 late?
1 of the last 5 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 35 minutes on average.
Which terminal does UA1297 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does UA1297 have?
Also listed as UAL1297 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 1297.

UA1297 and Chicago ORD to Los Angeles LAX Flights

Flight UA1297 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers AC5069, NZ9683, OZ6275, VA8028

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA5654, AA3556, AA6229, UA5772

Other flights arriving at Los Angeles LAX: AA1172, AA1268, AA4895, UA5467

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Los Angeles LAX.