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UA5842 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the UA5842 flight operated by United Airlines on Nov 5, 2026 is scheduled to fly from McAllen (MFE) to Houston (IAH). The flight is expected to depart at 17:15 and land at 18:08 .
Tue, Nov 3
Thu, Nov 5
Fri, Nov 6
MFE-HOU

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 26m early
McAllen(MFE)
17:21
Scheduled: 17:15, Nov 3
McAllen International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 26m
Houston(IAH)
18:15
Scheduled: 18:41, Nov 3
George Bush Intercontinental Airport C
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
C32
Baggage
C10
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
McAllen(MFE)
17:15
Scheduled: 17:15, Nov 5
McAllen International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 26m
Houston(IAH)
18:08
Scheduled: 18:41, Nov 5
George Bush Intercontinental Airport C
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Baton Rouge(BTR)
14:01
Scheduled: 14:01, Nov 6
BTR Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 31m
Houston(IAH)
15:32
Scheduled: 15:32, Nov 6
George Bush Intercontinental Airport B
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
A1
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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UA5842 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA5842 flight flying from Baton Rouge to Houston on 11/5/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 175. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 76 seats.
flight status
Embraer 175
Punctuality (Departure)
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Punctuality (Arrival)
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Early on average
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Age
12y, 6m
Seats
76
Distance
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Flight History for UA5842

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA5842 flight departed on Tue, Nov 3 from BTR at approximately 17:21. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAH at 18:15.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 30 Houston (IAH) Greenville (GSP) E75L 14:35 17:29 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 McAllen (MFE) Houston (IAH) E75L 17:35 18:28 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 McAllen (MFE) Houston (IAH) E75L 17:17 18:13 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 McAllen (MFE) Houston (IAH) E75L 17:28 18:29 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 McAllen (MFE) Houston (IAH) E75L 17:21 18:15 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 McAllen (MFE) Houston (IAH) E75L 17:15 18:08 Scheduled
Fri, Nov 6 Baton Rouge (BTR) Houston (IAH) E7W 14:01 15:32 Scheduled

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ua5842?

    Flight ua5842 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 17:15, arrival 18:41 (updated Nov 5, 2026).
  • Flight ua5842 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 17:15, with arrival at 18:41. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua5842 is scheduled to depart at 17:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:15, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 5, 2026).
  • Flight ua5842 is scheduled to arrive at 18:41. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 18:08. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • Flight ua5842 is operated by United Airlines from McAllen (MFE) to Houston (IAH). Typical flight time is about 1 hour26 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight ua5842 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 ua5842 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 5, 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.
  • Flight ua5842 has not departed from McAllen (MFE) yet and is currently on schedule for 17:15.
  • Flight ua5842 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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