No delays reported for UA 1098 (LGA → ORD) as of 6:51 PM ET. It arrived on time 28.8% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 56m. 11.8% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at LGA, ORD.
High cancellation risk
Not seen in the air yet, 27 min after its scheduled 6:25 PM departure from LGA. It may be delayed, out of receiver range, or not flying today. This flight number flew about 5 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today. Line up a backup option.
11.8% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check United for official times. Live position: adsb.lol (open data, ODbL).
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
|---|---|---|
| LGA → ORD New York, NY to Chicago, IL | 6:25 PM → 8:12 PM | 29% |
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How reliable is UA 1098?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 28.8% |
| Average delay when late | 116 min |
| Cancelled | 11.8% |
| Diverted | 1.5% |
| Flights tracked | 68 |
Best and worst days to fly UA 1098
UA 1098 was most reliable on Tuesdays (71% on time) and least reliable on Mondays (11%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by United to the Department of Transportation.
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Live status at its airports
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is UA 1098 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at LGA, ORD. Checked 6:51 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the United app.
Is UA 1098 usually on time?
UA 1098 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 28.8% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 116 minutes when late.
How often is UA 1098 cancelled?
11.8% of UA 1098 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.