| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Sep 03 | ORD | FLL | 10:50 | 15:07 |
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| Sep 02 | ORD | FLL | 11:08 | 14:43 |
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| Sep 01 | ORD | FLL | 11:11 | 14:47 |
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| Aug 31 | ORD | FLL | 11:26 | 14:58 |
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| Aug 30 | ORD | FLL | 12:06 | 15:46 |
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| Aug 29 | ORD | FLL | 13:12 | 16:43 |
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| Aug 28 | ORD | FLL | 11:32 | 15:13 |
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| Aug 27 | ORD | FLL | 11:31 | 15:13 |
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| Aug 26 | ORD | FLL | 11:21 | 14:52 |
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| Aug 25 | ORD | FLL | 11:15 | 14:39 |
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United Airlines Flight UA279 connects Chicago, United States to Fort Lauderdale, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL.
How long is the UA279 flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
The average flight time from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours and 34 minutes. The flight distance is 1905 km / 1184 miles and the average flight speed is 724 km/h / 450 mph.
How many UA279 flights are operated per week?
7 flights per week. The flight UA279 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA279 Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA279 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight UA279 arriving at?
Flight UA279 arrives at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Terminal 1.
When was the latest UA279 flight?
The latest flight took off on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 15:07.
How else can the flight UA279 be referenced as?
This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL279, UA0279, UA 279, UAL 279.
How often is flight UA279 delayed?
On average, 40% of all UA279 flights are delayed. The average delay is 34 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA279 flight or baggage issues?
If your UA279 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 UA279 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA2798, UA2616, OO5756, AA1187
Other flights arriving at Fort Lauderdale FLL: B62201, WN1956, G4493, B61796
All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Fort Lauderdale FLL.