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UA 5397 Des Moines to Chicago Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA5397 from Des Moines International Airport DSM to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on June 22nd, 2025.
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UA 5397 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 22 16:31 17:26
Delayed >3h
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Jun 15 11:22 12:14
Landed
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Jun 08 11:41 12:55
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Jun 01 11:28 12:22
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United Airlines UA 5397 Des Moines to Chicago Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA5397 connects Des Moines, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Des Moines International Airport DSM and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the UA5397 flight from Des Moines to Chicago?

The average flight time from Des Moines to Chicago is 58 minutes. The flight distance is 480 km / 298 miles and the average flight speed is 500 km/h / 311 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA5397 Des Moines to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA5397 is 3.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA5397 arriving at?

Flight UA5397 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 2.

When was the latest UA5397 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 17:26.

How else can the flight UA5397 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL5397, UA 5397, UAL 5397.

How often is flight UA5397 delayed?

On average, 25% of all UA5397 flights are delayed. The average delay is 271 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA5397 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA5397 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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UA5397 and Des Moines DSM to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight UA5397 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers AC5383, LH8763, NH7207, NZ2300

Other flights departing from Des Moines DSM: UA341, AA6260, UA3429, G42078

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: UA1079, UA1358, UA345, UA2618

All flights connecting Des Moines DSM to Chicago ORD.

UA5397 United Airlines Flight: Des Moines to Chicago Route Map

UA5397 United Airlines Flight Map: Des Moines to Chicago
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