United Airlines UA542 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA542 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX). The flight is expected to depart at 3:00 PM (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) and land at 4:46 PM (local time in Los Angeles, UTC-7) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 31m early
4h 37m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B14
Arrival Gate
70A
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 37m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B9
Arrival Gate
81
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 37m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B10
Arrival Gate
82
Baggage
2
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UA542 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA542 flight flying from Chicago to Los Angeles on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 200 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
57
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Early on average
12 minutes
Age
2y, 4m
Seats
200
Flight Distance
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Economy
First
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
76 cm
More legroom than on 4% of flights
47 cm
Seat width better than on 78% of flights
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
More legroom than on 16% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 47% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
Unknown
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
84 cm
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width better than on 76% of flights
110°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA542
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA542 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from ORD at approximately 3:12 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in LAX at 5:06 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) | A21N | 3:26 PM | 4:55 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) | A21N | 3:25 PM | 5:10 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) | A21N | 3:23 PM | 5:09 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) | A21N | 3:25 PM | 5:15 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) | A21N | 3:12 PM | 5:06 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) | A21N | 3:00 PM | 4:46 PM | Scheduled |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) | A21N | 3:00 PM | 5:37 PM | Scheduled |
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UA542 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA542 is 57% (Late on average 36 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 12 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57
%
Late on average
36 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
57
%
30 mins late
30
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
7
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Early on average
12 minutes
Early
87
%
On time
0
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ua542?
Flight ua542 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 3:00 PM, arrival 5:37 PM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight ua542 on time today?
Flight ua542 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 3:00 PM, with arrival at 5:37 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ua542 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua542 is scheduled to depart at 3:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 3:00 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight ua542 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua542 is scheduled to arrive at 5:37 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 4:46 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight ua542?
For flight ua542, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is B9. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight ua542?
After arrival, baggage for flight ua542 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal T7. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight ua542 fly?
Flight ua542 is operated by United Airlines from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX). Typical flight time is about 4 hours37 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua542?
Track flight ua542 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 ua542 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua542 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 ua542 departed from Chicago?
Flight ua542 has not departed from Chicago (ORD) yet and is currently on schedule for 3:00 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight ua542?
Flight ua542 usually flies a Airbus A321neo 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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