United Airlines UA5242 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA5242 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Houston (IAH) to Monterrey (MTY). The flight is expected to depart at 8:23 PM (local time in Houston, UTC-5) and land at 8:32 PM (local time in Monterrey, UTC-6) .
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Diverted
This flight will be diverted
1h 37m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B54
Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 37m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A8
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 37m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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UA5242 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA5242 flight flying from Houston to Monterrey on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 175. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 76 seats.
Embraer 175
Punctuality (Departure)
77
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Late on average
2 minutes
Age
12y, 1m
Seats
76
Flight Distance
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Economy
First
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 40% of flights
46 cm
Seat width better than on 53% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is available
Power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is available
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width better than on 62% of flights
105°
Reclining Angle
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Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA5242
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Houston (IAH) | Monterrey (MTY) | E75L | 8:37 PM | 8:48 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Houston (IAH) | Monterrey (MTY) | E75L | 8:44 PM | 8:54 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Houston (IAH) | Monterrey (MTY) | E75L | 8:34 PM | 8:43 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Houston (IAH) | Monterrey (MTY) | E75L | 8:44 PM | 8:53 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Houston (IAH) | Monterrey (MTY) | E75L | 8:40 PM | 10:35 PM | Diverted |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Houston (IAH) | Monterrey (MTY) | E75L | 8:23 PM | 8:32 PM | Scheduled |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Houston (IAH) | Monterrey (MTY) | E75L | 8:23 PM | 9:00 PM | Scheduled |
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UA5242 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA5242 is 77% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 2 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
25 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
77
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Late on average
2 minutes
Early
57
%
On time
37
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ua5242?
Flight ua5242 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 8:23 PM, arrival 9:00 PM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight ua5242 on time today?
Flight ua5242 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 8:23 PM, with arrival at 9:00 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ua5242 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua5242 is scheduled to depart at 8:23 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 8:23 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight ua5242 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua5242 is scheduled to arrive at 9:00 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 8:32 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight ua5242?
For flight ua5242, the departure terminal is E and the boarding gate is A8. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight ua5242 fly?
Flight ua5242 is operated by United Airlines from Houston (IAH) to Monterrey (MTY). Typical flight time is about 1 hour37 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua5242?
Track flight ua5242 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 ua5242 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua5242 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 ua5242 departed from Houston?
Flight ua5242 has not departed from Houston (IAH) yet and is currently on schedule for 8:23 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight ua5242?
Flight ua5242 usually flies a Embraer 175 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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