United Airlines UA1971 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA1971 flight operated by United Airlines on Apr 9, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Houston (IAH) to Chicago (ORD). The flight is expected to depart at 14:20 and land at 22:46 .
Wed, Apr 8
Thu, Apr 9
Fri, Apr 10
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 38m early
8h 26m
LAS
1h 43m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C45
Arrival Gate
E16
Baggage
14
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 26m
LAS
1h 57m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C10
Arrival Gate
C29
Baggage
14
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 26m
LAS
1h 11m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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UA1971
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UA1971 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA1971 flight flying from Houston to Chicago on 4/9/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-900. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 179 seats.
Boeing 737-900
Punctuality (Departure)
80%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90%
Early on average
12 minutes
Age
15y, 4m
Seats
179
Flight Distance
--
Economy
First
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Live TV
Wi-Fi is available
Power outlet
Seat Information
76 cm
More legroom than on 2% of flights
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Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Live TV
Wi-Fi is available
Power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Live TV
Wi-Fi is available
Power outlet
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 56% of flights
105°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Recent Flight History for UA1971
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA1971 flight departed on Wed, Apr 8 from IAH at approximately 14:35. This flight is expected to arrrive in ORD at 22:08.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Apr 4 | Houston (IAH) | Chicago (ORD) | 739 | 14:43 | 22:09 | Arrived |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Houston (IAH) | Chicago (ORD) | 738 | 14:34 | 22:19 | Arrived |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Houston (IAH) | Chicago (ORD) | 739 | 14:23 | 22:06 | Arrived |
| Tue, Apr 7 | Houston (IAH) | Chicago (ORD) | B38M | 14:28 | 22:22 | Arrived |
| Wed, Apr 8 | Houston (IAH) | Chicago (ORD) | 739 | 14:35 | 22:08 | Arrived |
| Thu, Apr 9 | Houston (IAH) | Chicago (ORD) | 739 | 14:20 | 22:46 | Scheduled |
| Fri, Apr 10 | Houston (IAH) | Chicago (ORD) | 739 | 14:20 | 22:46 | Scheduled |
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UA1971 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA1971 is 80% (Late on average 38 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 12 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 38 minutes
Early
0%
On time
80%
30 mins late
10%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
10%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90%
Early on average 12 minutes
Early
70%
On time
20%
30 mins late
10%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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