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UA2778 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for United Airlines flight UA2778 from Chicago to New Orleans (ORD-MSY): Flights for Nov 11, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 06:59 from ORD and an expected arrival at 08:51 at MSY .
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
CHI-MSY

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Arrived
The flight arrived 18m late.
Chicago(ORD)
07:52
Scheduled: 06:59, Nov 10
O'Hare International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 29m
New Orleans(MSY)
09:46
Scheduled: 09:28, Nov 10
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E5
Arrival Gate
C7
Baggage
1
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CHI-MSY

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Chicago(ORD)
06:59
Scheduled: 06:59, Nov 11
O'Hare International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 29m
New Orleans(MSY)
08:51
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
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Chicago(ORD)
06:59
Scheduled: 06:59, Nov 12
O'Hare International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 29m
New Orleans(MSY)
09:28
Scheduled: 09:28, Nov 12
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C25
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
1
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Omaha (OMA) Chicago (CHI)
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UA2778 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA2778 flight from Chicago to New Orleans on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737. This aircraft has been in service for 28y, 7m. The aircraft has 126 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737
On-Time Departure
53 %
On-Time Arrival
97 %
Avg. Early
7 minutes
Aircraft Age
28y, 7m
Total Seats
126
Flight Distance
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UA2778 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA2778 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from ORD at approximately 07:52. This flight is expected to arrrive in MSY at 09:46.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Chicago (ORD) New Orleans (MSY) B38M 07:38 09:29 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Chicago (ORD) New Orleans (MSY) 739 07:22 09:11 Arrived
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 06:59 08:51 Scheduled
Thu, Nov 12 Chicago (ORD) New Orleans (MSY) 738 06:59 09:28 Scheduled

UA2778 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA2778 is 53% (Late on average 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 7 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53 %
Late on average 30 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
40 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 7 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 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 06:59, arrival 09:28 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ua2778 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 06:59, with arrival at 09:28. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua2778 is scheduled to depart at 06:59. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:59, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ua2778 is scheduled to arrive at 09:28. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 08:51. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight ua2778, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is E15. 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 Wednesday.
  • 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 (Scheduled, updated Nov 11, 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 departed from Chicago (ORD) yet and is currently on schedule for 06:59.
  • Flight ua2778 usually flies a Boeing 737 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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