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UA281 Flight Status United Airlines: Chicago to Rapid City (UAL281)

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UA 281 Chicago to Rapid City Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA281 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Rapid City Regional Airport RAP is not scheduled for today July 18th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on April 27th, 2026.
Check the table below for UA281's most recent flight history:

UA 281 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 27 09:55 10:46
Landed
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Apr 20 09:24 10:22
Landed
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Apr 13 10:37 11:11
Delayed
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Apr 06 09:50 10:55
Landed Late
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United Airlines UA 281 Chicago to Rapid City Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA281 connects Chicago, United States to Rapid City, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Rapid City Regional Airport RAP.

How long is the UA281 flight from Chicago to Rapid City?

The average flight time from Chicago to Rapid City is 1 hour and 52 minutes. The flight distance is 1251 km / 777 miles and the average flight speed is 678 km/h / 421 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA281 Chicago to Rapid City?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA281 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest UA281 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, April 27th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 10:46.

How else can the flight UA281 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL281, UA0281, UA 281, UAL 281.

How often is flight UA281 delayed?

On average, 75% of all UA281 flights are delayed. The average delay is 21 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA281 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA281 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 UA281 Flight Tracker above for more details.

UA281 and Chicago ORD to Rapid City RAP Flights

Flight UA281 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers EK6476, NZ2787

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA1081, UA5535, UA2109, UA1813

Other flights arriving at Rapid City RAP: UA5601, UA535, G4643, OO4788

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Rapid City RAP.

UA281 United Airlines Flight: Chicago to Rapid City Route Map

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