United Airlines UA251 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA251 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Washington D.C. (IAD) to New Orleans (MSY). The flight is expected to depart at 6:00 PM (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-4) and land at 7:06 PM (local time in New Orleans, UTC-5) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 28m early
2h 47m
New Orleans(MSY)
7:19 PM
Scheduled: 7:47 PM, Oct 21
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Check-in Counter
AREA 4
Boarding Gate
D6
Arrival Gate
C11
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 47m
New Orleans(MSY)
7:06 PM
Scheduled: 7:47 PM, Oct 22
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AREA 4
Boarding Gate
D12
Arrival Gate
C7
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 48m
New Orleans(MSY)
7:48 PM
Scheduled: 7:48 PM, Oct 23
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AREA 4
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
1
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UA251 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA251 flight flying from Washington D.C. to New Orleans on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 24y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 166 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
70
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
80
%
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
24y, 8m
Seats
166
Flight Distance
--
Economy
First
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 75% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
Live TV
Wi-Fi is available
Power outlet
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA251
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA251 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from IAD at approximately 6:21 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in MSY at 7:19 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | New Orleans (MSY) | 738 | 9:15 PM | 10:17 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | New Orleans (MSY) | 738 | 6:12 PM | 7:17 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | New Orleans (MSY) | 319 | 6:15 PM | 7:23 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | New Orleans (MSY) | 319 | 6:18 PM | 7:23 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | New Orleans (MSY) | 738 | 6:21 PM | 7:19 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | New Orleans (MSY) | 738 | 6:00 PM | 7:06 PM | Scheduled |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | New Orleans (MSY) | 319 | 6:00 PM | 7:48 PM | Scheduled |
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UA251 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA251 is 70% (Late on average 37 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Early on average 0 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
37 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
13
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80
%
Early on average
0 minutes
Early
73
%
On time
7
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ua251?
Flight ua251 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 6:00 PM, arrival 7:47 PM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight ua251 on time today?
Flight ua251 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 6:00 PM, with arrival at 7:47 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ua251 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua251 is scheduled to depart at 6:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 6:00 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight ua251 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua251 is scheduled to arrive at 7:47 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:06 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 2026.What route does flight ua251 fly?
Flight ua251 is operated by United Airlines from Washington D.C. (IAD) to New Orleans (MSY). Typical flight time is about 2 hours47 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua251?
Track flight ua251 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 flight ua251 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua251 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 22, 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.Has flight ua251 departed from Washington D.C.?
Flight ua251 has not departed from Washington D.C. (IAD) yet and is currently on schedule for 6:00 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight ua251?
Flight ua251 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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