| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 03 | IAH | MSY | 07:50 | 08:37 |
Landed
|
Track > |
| Jun 02 | IAH | MSY | 07:41 | 08:31 |
Landed
|
Track > |
| Jun 01 | IAH | MSY | 07:40 | 08:26 |
Landed
|
Track > |
| May 31 | IAH | MSY | 07:41 | 08:28 |
Landed
|
Track > |
| May 30 | IAH | MSY | 07:45 | 08:30 |
Landed
|
Track > |
| May 29 | IAH | MSY | 07:38 | 08:25 |
Landed
|
Track > |
| May 28 | IAH | MSY | 07:43 | 08:31 |
Landed
|
Track > |
| May 27 | IAH | MSY | 08:05 | 09:12 |
Landed Late
|
Track > |
| May 26 | IAH | MSY | 07:39 | 08:23 |
Landed
|
Track > |
| May 25 | IAH | MSY | 07:41 | 08:27 |
Landed
|
Track > |
United Airlines Flight UA491 connects Houston, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.
How long is the UA491 flight from Houston to New Orleans?
The average flight time from Houston to New Orleans is 48 minutes. The flight distance is 490 km / 304 miles and the average flight speed is 611 km/h / 380 mph.
How many UA491 flights are operated per week?
7 flights per week. The flight UA491 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA491 Houston to New Orleans?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA491 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest UA491 flight?
The latest flight took off on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 08:37.
How else can the flight UA491 be referenced as?
This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL491, UA0491, UA 491, UAL 491.
How often is flight UA491 delayed?
On average, 10% of all UA491 flights are delayed. The average delay is 26 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA491 flight or baggage issues?
If your UA491 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 UA491 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Flight UA491 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers AC4801, NZ6779
Other flights departing from Houston IAH: UA1977, UA1981, UA6312, UA2631
Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: WN2356, WN4573, AA2180, WN3350
All flights connecting Houston IAH to New Orleans MSY.
