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| Mar 28 | EWR | ORD | 21:45 | 22:49 |
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| Mar 27 | EWR | ORD | 21:51 | 22:54 |
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| Mar 26 | EWR | ORD | 00:38 | 01:34 |
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| Mar 25 | EWR | ORD | 22:14 | 23:11 |
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| Mar 24 | EWR | ORD | 21:39 | 22:36 |
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| Mar 23 | EWR | ORD | 21:39 | 22:45 |
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| Mar 22 | EWR | ORD | 22:05 | 23:19 |
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| Mar 21 | EWR | ORD | 21:53 | 22:48 |
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| Mar 20 | EWR | ORD | 21:38 | 22:40 |
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| Mar 19 | EWR | ORD | 21:36 | 22:31 |
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United Airlines Flight UA1981 connects New York, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from New York Newark Liberty International Airport EWR and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.
How long is the UA1981 flight from New York to Chicago?
The average flight time from New York to Chicago is 2 hours. The flight distance is 1154 km / 717 miles and the average flight speed is 574 km/h / 357 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA1981 New York to Chicago?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA1981 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight UA1981 arriving at?
Flight UA1981 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 1.
When was the latest UA1981 flight?
The latest flight took off on Sunday, March 29th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 22:49.
How else can the flight UA1981 be referenced as?
This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL1981, UA 1981, UAL 1981.
How often is flight UA1981 delayed?
On average, 20% of all UA1981 flights are delayed. The average delay is 73 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA1981 flight or baggage issues?
If your UA1981 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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Flight UA1981 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AC4460, NZ2342, TP8482
Other flights departing from New York EWR: UA3623, UA2437, UA3609, UA3419
Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: UA2072, AA2449, UA1753, UA2384
All flights connecting New York EWR to Chicago ORD.