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UA 2181 Chicago to New Orleans Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA2181 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on March 4th, 2026.
Check the table below for UA2181's most recent flight history:

UA 2181 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Mar 04 17:39 19:36
Delayed
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Mar 03 15:53 17:53
Landed
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Feb 25 15:44 17:35
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Feb 24 15:55 17:41
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Feb 18 15:49 17:54
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United Airlines UA 2181 Chicago to New Orleans Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA2181 connects Chicago, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.

How long is the UA2181 flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Chicago to New Orleans is 1 hour and 55 minutes. The flight distance is 1349 km / 838 miles and the average flight speed is 701 km/h / 436 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA2181 Chicago to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA2181 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest UA2181 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 19:36.

How else can the flight UA2181 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL2181, UA 2181, UAL 2181.

How often is flight UA2181 delayed?

On average, 20% of all UA2181 flights are delayed. The average delay is 90 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA2181 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA2181 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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UA2181 and Chicago ORD to New Orleans MSY Flights

Flight UA2181 is code-shared by 7 airlines using the flight numbers AC4605, CM2840, LH8918, NH7556, NZ2685, SN8830, TK9579

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA1005, UA2623, UA5410, UA5541

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: WN573, UA2357, AA2967, WN2589

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to New Orleans MSY.

UA2181 United Airlines Flight: Chicago to New Orleans Route Map

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