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UA 6179 Houston to New Orleans Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA6179 from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY is not scheduled for today June 5th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on July 29th, 2025.
Check the table below for UA6179's most recent flight history:

UA 6179 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 29 19:16 18:18
En-Route
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Jul 26 17:09 17:56
Landed
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Jul 22 17:07 17:56
Landed
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Jul 19 17:16 18:08
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Jul 15 17:10 17:59
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United Airlines UA 6179 Houston to New Orleans Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA6179 connects Houston, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.

How long is the UA6179 flight from Houston to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Houston to New Orleans is 49 minutes. The flight distance is 490 km / 304 miles and the average flight speed is 573 km/h / 356 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA6179 Houston to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA6179 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA6179 arriving at?

Flight UA6179 arrives at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) Terminal 1.

When was the latest UA6179 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 with the flight status being En-Route on 18:18.

How else can the flight UA6179 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL6179, UA 6179, UAL 6179.

How often is flight UA6179 delayed?

On average, 20% of all UA6179 flights are delayed. The average delay is 113 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA6179 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA6179 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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UA6179 and Houston IAH to New Orleans MSY Flights

Flight UA6179 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AC5698, CM1621, NZ6773

Other flights departing from Houston IAH: UA6302, UA2716, UA2197, UA1373

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: WN843, WN1209, WN1685, WN1900

All flights connecting Houston IAH to New Orleans MSY.

UA6179 United Airlines Flight: Houston to New Orleans Route Map

UA6179 United Airlines Flight Map: Houston to New Orleans
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