UA 5971 Chicago to Chattanooga Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA5971 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport CHA 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 UA5971's most recent flight history:

UA 5971 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 29 14:43 16:49
Landed
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Apr 27 15:06 17:32
Landed Late
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Apr 26 15:13 17:26
Landed Late
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Apr 23 14:35 16:49
Landed
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Apr 22 14:32 16:40
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United Airlines UA 5971 Chicago to Chattanooga Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA5971 connects Chicago, United States to Chattanooga, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport CHA.

How long is the UA5971 flight from Chicago to Chattanooga?

The average flight time from Chicago to Chattanooga is 1 hour and 12 minutes. The flight distance is 807 km / 501 miles and the average flight speed is 645 km/h / 401 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA5971 Chicago to Chattanooga?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA5971 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA5971 arriving at?

Flight UA5971 arrives at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) Terminal S.

When was the latest UA5971 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 16:49.

How else can the flight UA5971 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL5971, UA 5971, UAL 5971.

How often is flight UA5971 delayed?

On average, 40% of all UA5971 flights are delayed. The average delay is 29 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA5971 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA5971 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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UA5971 and Chicago ORD to Chattanooga CHA Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA5717, OO5439, UA5445, OO6451

Other flights arriving at Chattanooga CHA: UA5103, DL1539, DL5376, AA3977

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Chattanooga CHA.

UA5971 United Airlines Flight: Chicago to Chattanooga Route Map

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