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UA 279 Washington to Chicago Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA279 from Washington Dulles International Airport IAD to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on April 29th, 2026.
Check the table below for UA279's most recent flight history:

UA 279 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 29 06:17 06:57
Landed
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Apr 28 06:22 07:00
Landed
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Apr 27 06:21 07:05
Landed
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Apr 26 06:15 06:51
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Apr 25 06:19 07:01
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United Airlines UA 279 Washington to Chicago Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA279 connects Washington, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport IAD and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the UA279 flight from Washington to Chicago?

The average flight time from Washington to Chicago is 1 hour and 34 minutes. The flight distance is 945 km / 587 miles and the average flight speed is 601 km/h / 373 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA279 Washington to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA279 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA279 arriving at?

Flight UA279 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 1.

When was the latest UA279 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 06:57.

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, 0% of all UA279 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 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.

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UA279 and Washington IAD to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight UA279 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers AC4436, CA7239, CM2631, NZ2446

Other flights departing from Washington IAD: UA1131, DL3905, UA2628, UA4031

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: UA281, UA4722, UA1044, UA5260

All flights connecting Washington IAD to Chicago ORD.

UA279 United Airlines Flight: Washington to Chicago Route Map

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