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UA 1872 Chicago to Washington Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA1872 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on July 31st, 2025.
Check the table below for UA1872's most recent flight history:

UA 1872 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 31 18:51 18:02
Unknown
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Jul 30 15:20 17:42
Landed
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Jul 29 15:22 17:50
Landed
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Jul 28 15:32 18:01
Landed
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Jul 27 19:00 18:02
Unknown
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United Airlines UA 1872 Chicago to Washington Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA1872 connects Chicago, United States to Washington, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA.

How long is the UA1872 flight from Chicago to Washington?

The average flight time from Chicago to Washington is 1 hour and 25 minutes. The flight distance is 983 km / 611 miles and the average flight speed is 647 km/h / 402 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA1872 Chicago to Washington?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA1872 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA1872 arriving at?

Flight UA1872 arrives at Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) Terminal 2.

When was the latest UA1872 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, July 31st, 2025 with the flight status being Unknown on 18:02.

How else can the flight UA1872 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL1872, UA 1872, UAL 1872.

How often is flight UA1872 delayed?

On average, 20% of all UA1872 flights are delayed. The average delay is 86 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA1872 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA1872 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 UA1872 Flight Tracker above for more details.

UA1872 and Chicago ORD to Washington DCA Flights

Flight UA1872 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number NZ2287

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA5261, UA202, UA3751, AA5120

Other flights arriving at Washington DCA: AA5627, WN2185, WN1980, WN2461

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Washington DCA.

UA1872 United Airlines Flight: Chicago to Washington Route Map

UA1872 United Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to Washington
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