UA 6243 Houston to New Orleans Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA6243 from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on August 16th, 2025.
Check the table below for UA6243's most recent flight history:

UA 6243 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 16 12:19 13:09
Landed
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Aug 09 13:11 14:00
Landed Late
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Aug 02 12:57 13:47
Landed Late
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United Airlines UA 6243 Houston to New Orleans Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA6243 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 UA6243 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 591 km/h / 367 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA6243 Houston to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA6243 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA6243 arriving at?

Flight UA6243 arrives at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) Terminal 5.

When was the latest UA6243 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 13:09.

How else can the flight UA6243 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL6243, UA 6243, UAL 6243.

How often is flight UA6243 delayed?

On average, 67% of all UA6243 flights are delayed. The average delay is 41 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA6243 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA6243 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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UA6243 and Houston IAH to New Orleans MSY Flights

Flight UA6243 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AC5440, NH6522, NZ6777

Other flights departing from Houston IAH: UA6045, UA6093, UA6255, UA5972

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: AA4393, UA2052, UA1815, UA2115

All flights connecting Houston IAH to New Orleans MSY.

UA6243 United Airlines Flight: Houston to New Orleans Route Map

UA6243 United Airlines Flight Map: Houston to New Orleans
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