No delays reported for UA 617 (DEN → ORD) as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 58.4% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 15m. 1.1% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at DEN, ORD.
Looks on time
Next leg DEN → ORD, scheduled 1:25 PM local time. No delays at DEN right now.
Cancellation risk: Low 1.1% 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.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| DEN → ORD Denver, CO to Chicago, IL | 1:25 PM → 5:05 PM | 58% |
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How reliable is UA 617?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 58.4% |
| Average delay when late | 75 min |
| Cancelled | 1.1% |
| Diverted | 2.2% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly UA 617
UA 617 was most reliable on Mondays (69% on time) and least reliable on Wednesdays (33%).
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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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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 617 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at DEN, ORD. Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the United app.
Is UA 617 usually on time?
UA 617 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 58.4% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 75 minutes when late.
How often is UA 617 cancelled?
1.1% of UA 617 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.