UA 617 Chicago to Buffalo Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA617 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 24th, 2025.
Check the table below for UA617's most recent flight history:

UA 617 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 24 19:02 21:10
Landed
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Oct 23 19:06 21:17
Landed
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Oct 22 19:14 21:24
Landed
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Oct 21 19:00 21:04
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Oct 20 19:22 21:27
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United Airlines UA 617 Chicago to Buffalo Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA617 connects Chicago, United States to Buffalo, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF.

How long is the UA617 flight from Chicago to Buffalo?

The average flight time from Chicago to Buffalo is 1 hour and 7 minutes. The flight distance is 760 km / 472 miles and the average flight speed is 682 km/h / 424 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA617 Chicago to Buffalo?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA617 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest UA617 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 21:10.

How else can the flight UA617 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL617, UA0617, UA 617, UAL 617.

How often is flight UA617 delayed?

On average, 50% of all UA617 flights are delayed. The average delay is 20 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA617 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA617 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 UA617 Flight Tracker above for more details.

UA617 and Chicago ORD to Buffalo BUF Flights

Flight UA617 is code-shared by 6 airlines using the flight numbers AC5238, AV2278, CM1365, EK6226, NH7074, NZ2121

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: AA3893, UA2394, AA5196, OO5237

Other flights arriving at Buffalo BUF: WN858, WN3638, AA5870, WN792

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Buffalo BUF.

UA617 United Airlines Flight: Chicago to Buffalo Route Map

UA617 United Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to Buffalo
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