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UA 1491 New York to Houston Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA1491 from New York Newark Liberty International Airport EWR to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on April 29th, 2026.
Check the table below for UA1491's most recent flight history:

UA 1491 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 29 20:38 23:28
Delayed
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Apr 28 19:35 22:45
Landed
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Apr 27 19:55 22:14
Landed
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Apr 26 19:51 21:56
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Apr 25 19:59 22:21
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United Airlines UA 1491 New York to Houston Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA1491 connects New York, United States to Houston, United States, taking off from New York Newark Liberty International Airport EWR and landing at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH.

How long is the UA1491 flight from New York to Houston?

The average flight time from New York to Houston is 3 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance is 2250 km / 1398 miles and the average flight speed is 679 km/h / 422 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA1491 New York to Houston?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA1491 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA1491 arriving at?

Flight UA1491 arrives at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal C.

When was the latest UA1491 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, April 30th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 23:28.

How else can the flight UA1491 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL1491, UA 1491, UAL 1491.

How often is flight UA1491 delayed?

On average, 20% of all UA1491 flights are delayed. The average delay is 31 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA1491 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA1491 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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UA1491 and New York EWR to Houston IAH Flights

Flight UA1491 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers NZ6603, TP8528

Other flights departing from New York EWR: NK2227, UA2478, UA582, UA2321

Other flights arriving at Houston IAH: NK2227, UA2430, NK872, UA618

All flights connecting New York EWR to Houston IAH.

UA1491 United Airlines Flight: New York to Houston Route Map

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