Landed On Time
Departure: Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Scheduled:
10:53
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Actual:
11:49
Arrival: Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Scheduled:
11:15
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Actual:
11:26
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UA 5981 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 01 11:49 11:26
Landed
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Jun 30 11:07 10:40
Landed
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Jun 29 13:20 11:15
Unknown
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Jun 27 13:15 11:15
Unknown
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Jun 26 10:38 11:00
Scheduled
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United Airlines UA 5981 Fort Wayne to Chicago Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA5981 connects Fort Wayne, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Fort Wayne International Airport FWA and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the UA5981 flight from Fort Wayne to Chicago?

The average flight time from Fort Wayne to Chicago is 35 minutes. The flight distance is 252 km / 156 miles and the average flight speed is 284 km/h / 176 mph.

How many UA5981 flights are operated per week?

5 flights per week. The flight UA5981 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA5981 Fort Wayne to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA5981 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA5981 arriving at?

Flight UA5981 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 1.

When was the latest UA5981 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 11:26.

How else can the flight UA5981 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL5981, UA 5981, UAL 5981.

How often is flight UA5981 delayed?

On average, 20% of all UA5981 flights are delayed. The average delay is 11 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA5981 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA5981 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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UA5981 and Fort Wayne FWA to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight UA5981 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number LH7957

Other flights departing from Fort Wayne FWA: OO5272, G4986, AA6232, AA6129

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: BR650, UA202, UA4426, UA5036

All flights connecting Fort Wayne FWA to Chicago ORD.

UA5981 United Airlines Flight: Fort Wayne to Chicago Route Map

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