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| Jan 05 | PSP | ORD | 23:55 | 05:54 |
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| Jan 04 | PSP | ORD | 03:16 | 08:17 |
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| Jan 03 | PSP | ORD | 23:55 | 05:54 |
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| Jan 02 | PSP | ORD | 00:19 | 05:49 |
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| Jan 01 | PSP | ORD | 00:00 | 05:12 |
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| Dec 30 | PSP | ORD | 00:13 | 05:32 |
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| Dec 29 | PSP | ORD | 23:54 | 05:24 |
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| Dec 28 | PSP | ORD | 00:06 | 05:16 |
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| Dec 27 | PSP | ORD | 02:14 | 07:03 |
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| Dec 26 | PSP | ORD | 00:22 | 05:16 |
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United Airlines Flight UA261 connects Palm Springs, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Palm Springs International Airport PSP and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.
How long is the UA261 flight from Palm Springs to Chicago?
The average flight time from Palm Springs to Chicago is 3 hours and 10 minutes. The flight distance is 2653 km / 1648 miles and the average flight speed is 805 km/h / 500 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA261 Palm Springs to Chicago?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA261 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight UA261 arriving at?
Flight UA261 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 1.
When was the latest UA261 flight?
The latest flight was scheduled for Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 but was cancelled.
How else can the flight UA261 be referenced as?
This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL261, UA0261, UA 261, UAL 261.
How often is flight UA261 delayed?
On average, 20% of all UA261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 106 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA261 flight or baggage issues?
If your UA261 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 UA261 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Claim compensation for your flight delay or cancellation!
Flight delays happen, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept them. You may be entitled to as much as 600€ in compensation if your flight has been delayed, cancelled or overbooked within the last three years. Claim Compensation Now >
Other flights departing from Palm Springs PSP: UA5550, AA3078, AS3370, AS3286
Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: UA1552, UA1180, UA1947, UA1892
All flights connecting Palm Springs PSP to Chicago ORD.