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UA2491 Flight Status United Airlines: Des Moines to Chicago (UAL2491)

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UA 2491 Des Moines to Chicago Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA2491 from Des Moines International Airport DSM to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on June 22nd, 2025.
Check the table below for UA2491's most recent flight history:

UA 2491 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 22 19:27 20:19
Landed
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Jun 15 19:02 19:57
Landed
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United Airlines UA 2491 Des Moines to Chicago Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA2491 connects Des Moines, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Des Moines International Airport DSM and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the UA2491 flight from Des Moines to Chicago?

The average flight time from Des Moines to Chicago is 53 minutes. The flight distance is 480 km / 298 miles and the average flight speed is 539 km/h / 335 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA2491 Des Moines to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA2491 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA2491 arriving at?

Flight UA2491 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 2.

When was the latest UA2491 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, June 23rd, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 20:19.

How else can the flight UA2491 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL2491, UA 2491, UAL 2491.

How often is flight UA2491 delayed?

On average, 50% of all UA2491 flights are delayed. The average delay is 2 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA2491 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA2491 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 UA2491 Flight Tracker above for more details.

UA2491 and Des Moines DSM to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight UA2491 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AC4418, LH7635, NZ2310

Other flights departing from Des Moines DSM: UA2074, WN2851, UA341, UA5458

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: UA2614, UA5924, UA4480, UA3654

All flights connecting Des Moines DSM to Chicago ORD.

UA2491 United Airlines Flight: Des Moines to Chicago Route Map

UA2491 United Airlines Flight Map: Des Moines to Chicago
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