UA 5538 Syracuse to Chicago Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA5538 from Syracuse Hancock International Airport SYR to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on April 29th, 2026.
Check the table below for UA5538's most recent flight history:

UA 5538 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 29 18:03 18:44
Landed
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Apr 28 17:56 18:37
Landed
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Apr 27 19:00 20:42
Delayed
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Apr 26 18:02 18:49
Landed
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Apr 25 18:39 19:16
Landed
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United Airlines UA 5538 Syracuse to Chicago Flight Information

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

How long is the UA5538 flight from Syracuse to Chicago?

The average flight time from Syracuse to Chicago is 1 hour and 47 minutes. The flight distance is 974 km / 605 miles and the average flight speed is 557 km/h / 346 mph.

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

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 2.

When was the latest UA5538 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, April 30th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 18:44.

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, 30% of all UA5538 flights are delayed. The average delay is 38 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.

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UA5538 and Syracuse SYR to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight UA5538 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers AC4933, NZ2906

Other flights departing from Syracuse SYR: DL5465, DL5844, AA6020, DL5696

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: UA4632, UA5719, OO4943, UA6039

All flights connecting Syracuse SYR to Chicago ORD.

UA5538 United Airlines Flight: Syracuse to Chicago Route Map

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