UA 4971 Houston to Baton Rouge Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA4971 from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport BTR is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 17th, 2025.
Check the table below for UA4971's most recent flight history:

UA 4971 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 17 20:21 21:03
Landed
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Dec 16 20:15 20:55
Landed
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Dec 15 20:16 20:55
Landed
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Dec 14 20:55 21:36
Landed Late
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Dec 12 20:28 21:14
Landed
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United Airlines UA 4971 Houston to Baton Rouge Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA4971 connects Houston, United States to Baton Rouge, United States, taking off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH and landing at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport BTR.

How long is the UA4971 flight from Houston to Baton Rouge?

The average flight time from Houston to Baton Rouge is 41 minutes. The flight distance is 407 km / 253 miles and the average flight speed is 589 km/h / 366 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA4971 Houston to Baton Rouge?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA4971 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest UA4971 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 21:03.

How else can the flight UA4971 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL4971, UA 4971, UAL 4971.

How often is flight UA4971 delayed?

On average, 30% of all UA4971 flights are delayed. The average delay is 8 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA4971 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA4971 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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UA4971 and Houston IAH to Baton Rouge BTR Flights

Flight UA4971 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers CM1253, LH8712

Other flights departing from Houston IAH: UA6210, UA2111, UA2224, Y42808

Other flights arriving at Baton Rouge BTR: DL3196, UA4244, DL2315, AA5112

All flights connecting Houston IAH to Baton Rouge BTR.

UA4971 United Airlines Flight: Houston to Baton Rouge Route Map

UA4971 United Airlines Flight Map: Houston to Baton Rouge
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