UA 5538 Chicago to Huntsville Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA5538 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Huntsville International Airport HSV 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 UA5538's most recent flight history:

UA 5538 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 17 18:48 20:00
Landed
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Dec 16 18:46 19:58
Landed
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Dec 15 19:03 20:12
Landed Late
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Dec 14 20:12 21:26
Delayed
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Dec 13 18:34 19:52
Landed
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United Airlines UA 5538 Chicago to Huntsville Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA5538 connects Chicago, United States to Huntsville, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Huntsville International Airport HSV.

How long is the UA5538 flight from Chicago to Huntsville?

The average flight time from Chicago to Huntsville is 1 hour and 11 minutes. The flight distance is 822 km / 511 miles and the average flight speed is 639 km/h / 397 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA5538 Chicago to Huntsville?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA5538 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA5538 arriving at?

Flight UA5538 arrives at Huntsville International Airport (HSV) Terminal S.

When was the latest UA5538 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 20:00.

How else can the flight UA5538 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL5538, UA 5538, UAL 5538.

How often is flight UA5538 delayed?

On average, 50% of all UA5538 flights are delayed. The average delay is 26 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA5538 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA5538 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 UA5538 Flight Tracker above for more details.

UA5538 and Chicago ORD to Huntsville HSV Flights

Flight UA5538 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers EK6257, LH8860, NZ2443

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA1437, UA5303, UA5833, DL5502

Other flights arriving at Huntsville HSV: DL3080, AA5917, DL3080, AA4891

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Huntsville HSV.

UA5538 United Airlines Flight: Chicago to Huntsville Route Map

UA5538 United Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to Huntsville
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