ORDChicago to 2h 20mNonstopLGANew York
Round trip$232*
United Airlines Flights
Typical fares, nonstop routes and hub airports for United Airlines (UA), with a travel expert on the phone to price your trip.
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United Airlines at a glance
More than 4,500 daily flights with United Express, run through seven US hubs on both coasts and in the middle of the country.
- 4,500+daily flights
- 338+destinations
- 7US hubs
- 640+daily flights at O’Hare
- 165+destinations from Newark
- Star Alliancefounding member
Top 20 United routes and typical fares
United’s best-served routes connect its own hubs: Chicago, Denver, Newark, Houston and San Francisco.
Typical round-trip fare, all airlines, past 12 months*
ORDChicago to 4h 59mNonstopSFOSan Francisco
Round trip$386*
EWRNewark to 2h 59mNonstopMCOOrlando
Round trip$258*
DENDenver to 2h 40mNonstopORDChicago
Round trip$268*
EWRNewark to 6h 26mNonstopSFOSan Francisco
Round trip$447*
IAHHouston to 2h 42mNonstopDENDenver
Round trip$210*
SFOSan Francisco to 1h 33mNonstopLAXLos Angeles
Round trip$210*
DENDenver to 2h 37mNonstopLAXLos Angeles
Round trip$225*
SEASeattle to 2h 19mNonstopSFOSan Francisco
Round trip$264*
LASLas Vegas to 1h 19mNonstopLAXLos Angeles
Round trip$115*
IAHHouston to 2h 26mNonstopMEXMexico City
Round trip$347*
EWRNewark to 7h 11mNonstopLHRLondon
Round trip$764*
IAHHouston to 2h 23mNonstopCUNCancun
Round trip$394*
SFOSan Francisco to 11h 27mNonstopHNDTokyo
Round trip$1,295*
SFOSan Francisco to 4h 25mNonstopMEXMexico City
Round trip$578*
ORDChicago to 8h 01mNonstopLHRLondon
Round trip$892*
ORDChicago to 4h 01mNonstopCUNCancun
Round trip$490*
EWRNewark to 4h 23mNonstopCUNCancun
Round trip$531*
DENDenver to 3h 58mNonstopCUNCancun
Round trip$507*
DENDenver to 3h 10mNonstopSJDLos Cabos
Round trip$643*
*Average round-trip economy fare on the route across all airlines over the past 12 months, including all taxes and fees. Flight times reflect the past three months. These are not live quotes; your travel expert will price your exact dates.
United hubs: where your trip connects
United runs seven US hubs, and each has a clear specialty, so where you connect shapes your trip.
- ORD
Chicago O’Hare
United’s hometown hub: more than 640 daily flights to over 220 destinations, more than any other airline at O’Hare.
- DEN
Denver
Over 550 daily flights to nearly 200 destinations. United is Denver’s largest airline.
- IAH
Houston
The gateway to Latin America, with more than 500 daily departures.
- EWR
Newark
New York’s United airport: 380+ daily flights to more than 165 destinations across Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia.
- SFO
San Francisco
United’s main Asia-Pacific gateway, with more than 300 daily departures.
- IAD
Washington Dulles
The DC region’s largest airline: 300+ daily flights, reaching 22 world capitals.
- LAX
Los Angeles
More than 125 daily United flights from LAX.
Why book United Airlines with JustFlightsFares
United often has the most flights on a route, but not the lowest fare. Here is how our travel experts make sure you pay only for what you value.
We price the low-cost carrier next to United
On Houston to Denver, Frontier’s cheapest round trip has been about $118 against United’s $203. We show both totals so you can decide whether United’s 71 weekly flights are worth the difference.
We pick the hub that suits your trip
Asia usually routes through San Francisco, Latin America through Houston and Europe through Newark or Dulles. Connecting through the right hub can save hours.
We check Newark against JFK and LaGuardia
United is Newark’s main airline but has a smaller presence at the other New York airports. If a rival is cheaper from JFK or LaGuardia, we tell you.
We use Star Alliance partners
On Newark to Frankfurt, United and partner Lufthansa each fly a daily nonstop. Booking either one widens your choice of times and fares.
When United Airlines fares are lowest
Seventeen of United’s 20 routes here are cheapest in January or February. The exceptions: Chicago–San Francisco and San Francisco–Los Angeles are cheapest in September, and Denver–Cancun in July.
| Route | Cheapest month | Avg. fare that month | 12-month average | Good-deal price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) – New York (LGA) | January | $164 | $232 | Under $176 |
| Chicago (ORD) – San Francisco (SFO) | September | $336 | $386 | Under $308 |
| Newark (EWR) – Orlando (MCO) | January | $170 | $258 | Under $170 |
| Denver (DEN) – Chicago (ORD) | January | $197 | $268 | Under $204 |
| Newark (EWR) – San Francisco (SFO) | January | $319 | $447 | Under $328 |
| Houston (IAH) – Denver (DEN) | February | $149 | $210 | Under $134 |
| San Francisco (SFO) – Los Angeles (LAX) | September | $182 | $210 | Under $143 |
| Denver (DEN) – Los Angeles (LAX) | February | $154 | $225 | Under $146 |
| Seattle (SEA) – San Francisco (SFO) | January | $184 | $264 | Under $187 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) – Los Angeles (LAX) | February | $76 | $115 | Under $75 |
| Houston (IAH) – Mexico City (MEX) | February | $269 | $347 | Under $280 |
| Newark (EWR) – London (LHR) | February | $527 | $764 | Under $606 |
| Houston (IAH) – Cancun (CUN) | February | $333 | $394 | Under $302 |
| San Francisco (SFO) – Tokyo (HND) | January | $1,013 | $1,295 | Under $1,111 |
| San Francisco (SFO) – Mexico City (MEX) | January | $454 | $578 | Under $481 |
| Chicago (ORD) – London (LHR) | January | $684 | $892 | Under $714 |
| Chicago (ORD) – Cancun (CUN) | January | $356 | $490 | Under $361 |
| Newark (EWR) – Cancun (CUN) | January | $452 | $531 | Under $423 |
| Denver (DEN) – Cancun (CUN) | July | $393 | $507 | Under $383 |
| Denver (DEN) – Los Cabos (SJD) | February | $600 | $643 | Under $574 |
Round-trip economy averages, all airlines, including all taxes and fees.
Fly midweek on hub-to-hub routes
Chicago–LaGuardia averages $208 round trip on a Wednesday against $292 on a Sunday. Denver–Chicago is $261 on a Wednesday versus $326 on a Sunday.
Book Asia far ahead
For San Francisco–Tokyo Haneda, the data points to booking about 26 weeks out, and fares run about 12% higher in the final two weeks.
Don’t wait on Chicago–San Francisco
Last-minute fares on this route run about 55% above average. Booking around 9 weeks ahead is the sweet spot.
United Airlines flights: common questions
What are United Airlines’ hubs?
United has seven US hubs: Chicago O’Hare, Denver, Houston, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles and Los Angeles. O’Hare is the largest, with more than 640 daily flights.
How much is a United flight from Chicago to New York?
Round trips between O’Hare and LaGuardia averaged $232 over the past 12 months across all airlines, usually between $176 and $313. January is cheapest, at about $164. United flies 96 of the route’s roughly 227 weekly nonstops.
Does United fly nonstop from Newark to San Francisco?
Yes. United flies about 78 nonstops a week between Newark and San Francisco, roughly 11 a day. The flight takes about 6 hours 26 minutes.
Which airline flies the most between Houston and Mexico City?
United, with about 48 of the roughly 76 weekly nonstops. Aeromexico flies 14 and Viva 7.
When are United fares cheapest?
In January and February, on 17 of the 20 routes on this page. Chicago–San Francisco and San Francisco–Los Angeles are cheapest in September, and Denver–Cancun in July.
Is JustFlightsFares part of United Airlines?
No. JustFlightsFares is an independent travel agency, not owned by or affiliated with United Airlines. Our travel experts book United flights for you and compare them with other airlines on your route.
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