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UA 6242 Birmingham to Houston Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA6242 from Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport BHM to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on April 30th, 2026.
Check the table below for UA6242's most recent flight history:

UA 6242 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Apr 30 17:12 19:04
En-Route
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Apr 29 18:59 20:42
Delayed
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Apr 28 16:58 18:38
Landed
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Apr 27 17:11 18:44
Landed
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Apr 26 17:01 18:48
Landed
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United Airlines UA 6242 Birmingham to Houston Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA6242 connects Birmingham, United States to Houston, United States, taking off from Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport BHM and landing at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH.

How long is the UA6242 flight from Birmingham to Houston?

The average flight time from Birmingham to Houston is 1 hour and 39 minutes. The flight distance is 904 km / 562 miles and the average flight speed is 534 km/h / 332 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA6242 Birmingham to Houston?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA6242 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA6242 arriving at?

Flight UA6242 arrives at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal A.

When was the latest UA6242 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, May 1st, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 19:04.

How else can the flight UA6242 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL6242, UA 6242, UAL 6242.

How often is flight UA6242 delayed?

On average, 10% of all UA6242 flights are delayed. The average delay is 93 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA6242 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA6242 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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UA6242 and Birmingham BHM to Houston IAH Flights

Flight UA6242 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers AC4318, NZ6961

Other flights departing from Birmingham BHM: DL2162, DL2704, DL4942, DL1533

Other flights arriving at Houston IAH: UA4316, VB560, UA6000, UA1601

All flights connecting Birmingham BHM to Houston IAH.

UA6242 United Airlines Flight: Birmingham to Houston Route Map

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