Delayed 1h50'
Departure: Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Scheduled:
14:56
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Estimated:
16:46
Arrival: Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Scheduled:
17:03
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UA 4242 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 01 14:56 17:03
Delayed >1h
Track >
Jun 30 15:12 17:03
En-Route
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Jun 29 15:19 16:44
Landed
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Jun 26 14:59 16:20
Landed
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Jun 25 14:56 16:16
Landed
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United Airlines UA 4242 Birmingham to Houston Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA4242 connects Birmingham, United States to Houston, United States, taking off from Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport BHM and landing at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH.

How long is the UA4242 flight from Birmingham to Houston?

The average flight time from Birmingham to Houston is 1 hour and 22 minutes. The flight distance is 904 km / 562 miles and the average flight speed is 568 km/h / 353 mph.

How many UA4242 flights are operated per week?

5 flights per week. The flight UA4242 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA4242 Birmingham to Houston?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA4242 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA4242 arriving at?

Flight UA4242 arrives at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal B.

When was the latest UA4242 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 17:03.

How else can the flight UA4242 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL4242, UA 4242, UAL 4242.

How often is flight UA4242 delayed?

On average, 0% of all UA4242 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA4242 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA4242 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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UA4242 and Birmingham BHM to Houston IAH Flights

Flight UA4242 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers AC3736, EK6014, LH8653, NZ6965

Other flights departing from Birmingham BHM: AA3739, WN4328, AA5063, N8805

Other flights arriving at Houston IAH: UA1829, UA1373, M62778, UA313

All flights connecting Birmingham BHM to Houston IAH.

UA4242 United Airlines Flight: Birmingham to Houston Route Map

UA4242 United Airlines Flight Map: Birmingham to Houston
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