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UA2778 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA2778 flight operated by United Airlines on Nov 12, 2026, scheduled to fly from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 07:49 , with a new arrival time of 09:39 . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
CHI-MSY

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3m early
Chicago(ORD)
07:29
Scheduled: 06:59, Nov 11
O'Hare International Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 29m
New Orleans(MSY)
09:25
Scheduled: 09:28, Nov 11
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E15
Arrival Gate
C7
Baggage
2
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Delayed
Your flight is about 50m late
Chicago(ORD)
07:49
Scheduled: 06:59, Nov 12
O'Hare International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 29m
New Orleans(MSY)
09:39
Scheduled: 09:28, Nov 12
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B7
Arrival Gate
C11
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Chicago(ORD)
06:59
Scheduled: 06:59, Nov 13
O'Hare International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 29m
New Orleans(MSY)
09:28
Scheduled: 09:28, Nov 13
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C24
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
1
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Chicago

UA2094
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Portland (PDX) Chicago (CHI)
Scheduled: 05:19
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31m early
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UA2778 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA2778 flight flying from Chicago to New Orleans on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 24y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 166 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
50 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
6 minutes
Age
24y, 10m
Seats
166
Flight Distance
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Flight History for UA2778

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA2778 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from ORD at approximately 07:29. This flight is expected to arrrive in MSY at 09:25.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 8 Chicago (ORD) New Orleans (MSY) B39M 07:35 09:21 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Chicago (ORD) New Orleans (MSY) B39M 07:19 09:07 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Chicago (ORD) New Orleans (MSY) 737 07:52 09:46 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Chicago (ORD) New Orleans (MSY) 737 07:29 09:25 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Chicago (ORD) New Orleans (MSY) 738 07:49 09:39 Delayed
Fri, Nov 13 Chicago (ORD) New Orleans (MSY) B39M 06:59 09:28 Scheduled
Sat, Nov 14 Chicago (ORD) New Orleans (MSY) 738 06:58 09:27 Scheduled

UA2778 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA2778 is 50% (Late on average 31 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50 %
Late on average 31 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
43 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 6 minutes
Early
77 %
On time
20 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ua2778?

    Flight ua2778 is delayed by about 50 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 07:49 / 09:39 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ua2778 is delayed by about 50 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 07:49 / 09:39. Watch for gate changes.
  • Flight ua2778 is scheduled to depart at 06:59. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 07:49, and the current status is Delayed (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ua2778 is scheduled to arrive at 09:28. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 09:39. Status is Delayed as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight ua2778, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is B7. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ua2778 is operated by United Airlines from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY). Typical flight time is about 2 hours 29 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight ua2778 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ua2778 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ua2778 has not left Chicago (ORD) yet and is delayed by about 50 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 07:49.
  • Flight ua2778 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Chicago 09:39 | New Orleans 09:39

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