United Airlines
UA491 Flight Status
According to Trip.com latest record on status for United Airlines flight UA491 from Los Angeles to New Orleans (LAX-MSY): Flight UA491 has safely landed at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 08:31 (local time), about 15m early.
Mon, Aug 17
Tue, Aug 18
Wed, Aug 19
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Arrived
The flight arrived 7m late.
5h 55m
IAH
1h 31m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
81
Arrival Gate
C9
Baggage
1
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Arrived
The flight arrived 15m early.
5h 55m
IAH
1h 32m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
71B
Arrival Gate
C5
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
5h 55m
IAH
1h 19m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
75A
Arrival Gate
C7
Baggage
1
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UA2080
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New York (NYC)
Los Angeles (LAX)
Los Angeles (LAX)
Scheduled: 23:06
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25m early
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UA491 Aircraft Specifications
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA491 flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans on 8/18/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-900. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 5m. The aircraft has 179 seats.
Boeing 737-900
On-Time Departure
73
%
On-Time Arrival
93
%
Avg. Early
7 minutes
Aircraft Age
11y, 5m
Total Seats
179
Flight Distance
--
Economy
First
Premium Economy
Cabin Amenities
None
Live TV
Wi-Fi is available
Power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Cabin Amenities
Meal included
Live TV
Wi-Fi is available
Power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
Cabin Amenities
Meal included
Live TV
Wi-Fi is available
Power outlet
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
105°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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UA491 Flight History
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA491 flight departed on Mon, Aug 17 from LAX at approximately 01:05. This flight is expected to arrrive in MSY at 08:53.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Aug 14 | Los Angeles (LAX) | New Orleans (MSY) | B38M | 01:15 | 08:30 | Arrived |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Los Angeles (LAX) | New Orleans (MSY) | B39M | 01:12 | 08:25 | Arrived |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Los Angeles (LAX) | New Orleans (MSY) | 739 | 01:07 | 08:24 | Arrived |
| Mon, Aug 17 | Los Angeles (LAX) | New Orleans (MSY) | 738 | 01:05 | 08:53 | Arrived |
| Tue, Aug 18 | Los Angeles (LAX) | New Orleans (MSY) | 739 | 01:02 | 08:31 | Arrived |
| Wed, Aug 19 | Los Angeles (LAX) | New Orleans (MSY) | B38M | 00:51 | 08:46 | Scheduled |
| Thu, Aug 20 | Los Angeles (LAX) | New Orleans (MSY) | B38M | 00:51 | 08:46 | Scheduled |
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UA491 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA491 is 73% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 7 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73
%
Late on average
25 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
73
%
30 mins late
23
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
7 minutes
Early
80
%
On time
13
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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