UA 3478 Chicago to Des Moines Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA3478 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Des Moines International Airport DSM 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 UA3478's most recent flight history:

UA 3478 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 29 11:23 12:20
Landed
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Apr 28 11:06 11:59
Landed
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Apr 27 11:42 12:45
Landed Late
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Apr 26 11:20 12:14
Landed
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Apr 25 11:05 11:59
Landed
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United Airlines UA 3478 Chicago to Des Moines Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA3478 connects Chicago, United States to Des Moines, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Des Moines International Airport DSM.

How long is the UA3478 flight from Chicago to Des Moines?

The average flight time from Chicago to Des Moines is 55 minutes. The flight distance is 480 km / 298 miles and the average flight speed is 523 km/h / 325 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA3478 Chicago to Des Moines?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA3478 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest UA3478 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 12:20.

How else can the flight UA3478 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL3478, UA 3478, UAL 3478.

How often is flight UA3478 delayed?

On average, 10% of all UA3478 flights are delayed. The average delay is 16 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA3478 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA3478 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 UA3478 Flight Tracker above for more details.

UA3478 and Chicago ORD to Des Moines DSM Flights

Flight UA3478 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AC3661, NH7712, NZ2301

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA2488, UA5341, UA2031, UA2333

Other flights arriving at Des Moines DSM: UA5828, AA5535, AA5583, G4448

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Des Moines DSM.

UA3478 United Airlines Flight: Chicago to Des Moines Route Map

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