UA2161 Flight Status United Airlines: Houston to New Orleans (UAL2161)
IAH Houston
- Scheduled
- 20:25
- Estimated
Terminal: C | Gate: 3
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time CST
MSY New Orleans
- Scheduled
- 21:43
- Estimated
- Delay
Gate: A3
Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time CST
Distance: 490 km / 304 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:18 · Typical Duration: 00:45 · Aircraft:
- This flight started in New York (LGA): UA2161 New York to Houston departs at 15:39 local time on Nov 13.
UA 2161 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines Houston to New Orleans
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | IAH | MSY | 20:25 | 21:43 | Cancelled | Track > |
| Nov 12 | IAH | MSY | 20:41 | 21:27 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | IAH | MSY | 21:24 | 22:08 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 10 | IAH | MSY | 21:02 | 21:46 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | IAH | MSY | 20:50 | 21:34 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | IAH | MSY | 20:40 | 21:25 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | IAH | MSY | 20:29 | 21:10 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | IAH | MSY | 20:34 | 21:17 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | IAH | MSY | 20:42 | 21:26 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | IAH | MSY | 20:43 | 21:30 | Landed | Track > |
United Airlines flight UA 2161 links Houston and New Orleans, 490 km (304 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. With 1 h 18 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 45 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday's flight was cancelled.
About UA 2161
United Airlines Flight UA2161 connects Houston, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.
- Route
- Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY
- Distance
- 490 km (304 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 45 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 8 of the last 10
- Average delay when late
- 25 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal C
UA 2161 FAQ
- How long is the UA2161 flight from Houston to New Orleans?
- The timetable allows 1 h 18 min. Houston to New Orleans is 490 km (304 mi).
- How often is UA2161 from Houston to New Orleans late?
- 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late and 1 was cancelled; when late, by 25 minutes on average.
- When was the latest UA2161 flight from Houston to New Orleans?
- The latest UA2161 was the 20:25 (local time) departure from Houston on 13 November 2026; it was cancelled.
- Which days does UA2161 fly from Houston to New Orleans?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does UA2161 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal C at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does UA2161 have?
- Also listed as UAL2161 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 2161.
UA2161 and Houston IAH to New Orleans MSY Flights
Flight UA2161 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AC4525, LH8638, NZ6781
Other flights departing from Houston IAH: UA1420, UA101, UA1355, UA2621
Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: WN2152, UA2002, AA1007, AA5022
All flights connecting Houston IAH to New Orleans MSY.