UA 5259 Chicago to Memphis Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA5259 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Memphis International Airport MEM is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 17th, 2025.
Check the table below for UA5259's most recent flight history:

UA 5259 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 17 09:57 11:25
Landed Late
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Dec 16 09:52 10:55
Landed
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Dec 15 09:18 10:38
Landed
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Dec 14 09:07 10:23
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Dec 13 09:18 10:43
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United Airlines UA 5259 Chicago to Memphis Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA5259 connects Chicago, United States to Memphis, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Memphis International Airport MEM.

How long is the UA5259 flight from Chicago to Memphis?

The average flight time from Chicago to Memphis is 1 hour and 19 minutes. The flight distance is 792 km / 492 miles and the average flight speed is 599 km/h / 372 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA5259 Chicago to Memphis?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA5259 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest UA5259 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 11:25.

How else can the flight UA5259 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL5259, UA 5259, UAL 5259.

How often is flight UA5259 delayed?

On average, 40% of all UA5259 flights are delayed. The average delay is 29 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA5259 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA5259 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 UA5259 Flight Tracker above for more details.

UA5259 and Chicago ORD to Memphis MEM Flights

Flight UA5259 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AC4204, NH7756, NZ2609

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: AA1851, AA1937, DL1138, UA5541

Other flights arriving at Memphis MEM: AA5391, DL5750, DL3668, AA1451

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Memphis MEM.

UA5259 United Airlines Flight: Chicago to Memphis Route Map

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