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UA 8256 Chicago to New Orleans Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA8256 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD 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 6th, 2025.
Check the table below for UA8256's most recent flight history:

UA 8256 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 06 23:26 22:10
Unknown
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Jul 14 21:42 23:27
Landed Late
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Jul 06 21:54 23:39
Landed Late
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Jul 01 20:27 22:11
Landed
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Jun 20 20:23 22:06
Landed Late
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United Airlines UA 8256 Chicago to New Orleans Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA8256 connects Chicago, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.

How long is the UA8256 flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Chicago to New Orleans is 1 hour and 46 minutes. The flight distance is 1349 km / 838 miles and the average flight speed is 753 km/h / 468 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA8256 Chicago to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA8256 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA8256 arriving at?

Flight UA8256 arrives at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) Terminal C.

When was the latest UA8256 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, August 7th, 2025 with the flight status being Unknown on 22:10.

How else can the flight UA8256 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL8256, UA 8256, UAL 8256.

How often is flight UA8256 delayed?

On average, 83% of all UA8256 flights are delayed. The average delay is 34 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA8256 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA8256 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 UA8256 Flight Tracker above for more details.

UA8256 and Chicago ORD to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA657, OO4748, UA4748, UA8169

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: DL3223, UA1964, NK1755, NK1801

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to New Orleans MSY.

UA8256 United Airlines Flight: Chicago to New Orleans Route Map

UA8256 United Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to New Orleans
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