UA 6042 New Orleans to Houston Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA6042 from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on August 17th, 2025.
Check the table below for UA6042's most recent flight history:

UA 6042 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 17 10:39 11:29
Landed
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Aug 16 10:50 11:41
Landed Late
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Aug 10 10:04 11:04
Landed
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Aug 09 10:05 10:58
Landed
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Aug 03 09:54 10:47
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United Airlines UA 6042 New Orleans to Houston Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA6042 connects New Orleans, United States to Houston, United States, taking off from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY and landing at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH.

How long is the UA6042 flight from New Orleans to Houston?

The average flight time from New Orleans to Houston is 52 minutes. The flight distance is 490 km / 304 miles and the average flight speed is 564 km/h / 351 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA6042 New Orleans to Houston?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA6042 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA6042 arriving at?

Flight UA6042 arrives at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal A.

When was the latest UA6042 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, August 17th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 11:29.

How else can the flight UA6042 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL6042, UA 6042, UAL 6042.

How often is flight UA6042 delayed?

On average, 20% of all UA6042 flights are delayed. The average delay is 20 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA6042 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA6042 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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UA6042 and New Orleans MSY to Houston IAH Flights

Flight UA6042 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AC5655, CM1627, NZ6791

Other flights departing from New Orleans MSY: WN3750, WN3205, UA5394, WN4569

Other flights arriving at Houston IAH: UA1668, UA521, UA2080, UA6091

All flights connecting New Orleans MSY to Houston IAH.

UA6042 United Airlines Flight: New Orleans to Houston Route Map

UA6042 United Airlines Flight Map: New Orleans to Houston
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