UA 3438 Des Moines to Chicago Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA3438 from Des Moines International Airport DSM to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on April 29th, 2026.
Check the table below for UA3438's most recent flight history:

UA 3438 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 29 13:13 14:03
Landed
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Apr 28 13:20 14:15
Landed
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Apr 27 15:05 14:46
Unknown
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Apr 26 13:14 14:09
Landed
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Apr 25 13:20 14:12
Landed
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United Airlines UA 3438 Des Moines to Chicago Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA3438 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 UA3438 flight from Des Moines to Chicago?

The average flight time from Des Moines to Chicago is 54 minutes. The flight distance is 480 km / 298 miles and the average flight speed is 507 km/h / 315 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA3438 Des Moines to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA3438 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA3438 arriving at?

Flight UA3438 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 1.

When was the latest UA3438 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 14:03.

How else can the flight UA3438 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL3438, UA 3438, UAL 3438.

How often is flight UA3438 delayed?

On average, 0% of all UA3438 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA3438 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA3438 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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UA3438 and Des Moines DSM to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight UA3438 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AC4228, LH8763, NZ2304

Other flights departing from Des Moines DSM: AA4782, UA5785, AA5583, DL5020

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: UA5628, OO5021, UA3626, UA286

All flights connecting Des Moines DSM to Chicago ORD.

UA3438 United Airlines Flight: Des Moines to Chicago Route Map

UA3438 United Airlines Flight Map: Des Moines to Chicago
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