UA561
United Airlines flight 561 — Chicago (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)
On time
84%
Avg delay
~66 min
Cancelled
1.1%
UA561 is a reliable flight. About 84% of departures arrive on time. When delays happen, the most common cause is late-arriving aircraft.
Monthly breakdown
| Month | On time | Cancelled | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 81% | 0.0% | 58 min |
| 2026-06 | 87% | 0.0% | 97 min |
| 2026-05 | 84% | 0.0% | 97 min |
| 2026-04 | 88% | 0.0% | 52 min |
| 2026-04 | 88% | 0.0% | 73 min |
| 2026-04 | 100% | 0.0% | 0 min |
| 2026-03 | 71% | 3.4% | 67 min |
| 2026-03 | 79% | 0.0% | 254 min |
| 2026-03 | 100% | 0.0% | 0 min |
| 2026-02 | 82% | 0.0% | 82 min |
| 2026-02 | 83% | 0.0% | 69 min |
| 2026-01 | 73% | 0.0% | 49 min |
Top delay cause
late-arriving aircraft
Based on 1,802 tracked departures
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Get a free briefingData last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.