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| Aug 15 | IAH | MSY | 20:35 | 21:57 |
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| Aug 14 | IAH | MSY | 21:58 | 22:45 |
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| Aug 13 | IAH | MSY | 20:53 | 21:40 |
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| Aug 12 | IAH | MSY | 20:44 | 21:27 |
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| Aug 11 | IAH | MSY | 21:12 | 21:58 |
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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.
How long is the UA2161 flight from Houston to New Orleans?
The average flight time from Houston to New Orleans is 45 minutes. The flight distance is 490 km / 304 miles and the average flight speed is 586 km/h / 364 mph.
How many UA2161 flights are operated per week?
5 flights per week. The flight UA2161 is operated on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA2161 Houston to New Orleans?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA2161 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest UA2161 flight?
The latest flight took off on Sunday, August 16th, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 21:57.
How else can the flight UA2161 be referenced as?
This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL2161, UA 2161, UAL 2161.
How often is flight UA2161 delayed?
On average, 40% of all UA2161 flights are delayed. The average delay is 24 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA2161 flight or baggage issues?
If your UA2161 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 UA2161 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Flight UA2161 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers AC4525, EK6138, LH8638, NZ6781
Other flights departing from Houston IAH: UA1752, UA2157, C54919, C54985
Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: DL2154, WN1890, OH5582, AA2237
All flights connecting Houston IAH to New Orleans MSY.