Checking in at United Airlines is not a very difficult task. The airline has made sure that its passengers don’t have to goes to any difficulty while second in and hence they are various methods available using which passengers can check in.

Minimum United Airlines check-in times

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Middle EastAsia and the PacificEurope
75 minutes in Dubai (DXB)90 minutes in Chuuk (TKK)75 minutes in Amsterdam (AMS)
90 minutes in Tel Aviv (TLV)75 minutes in Delhi (DEL)75 minutes in Athens (ATH)
Latin America and the Caribbean60 minutes in Guam (GUM)75 minutes in Berlin (BER)
45 minutes in Aguadilla (BQN)90 mins in Guam (GUM) to Honolulu (HNL)75 minutes in Brussels (BRU)
75 minutes in Lima (LIM)90 minutes in Kosrae (KSA)75 minutes in Dublin (DUB)
90 minutes in St. Thomas (STT)90 minutes in Kwajalein (KWA)75 minutes in Frankfurt (FRA)
Africa90 minutes in Manila (MNL)75 minutes in Milan (MXP)
90 minutes in Accra (ACC)90 minutes in Palau (ROR)75 minutes in Paris (CDG)
90 minutes in Lagos (LOS)90 minutes in Pohnpei (PNI)75 minutes in Rome (FCO)
Toronto (YYZ)90 minutes in Saipan (SPN)
90 minutes in Toronto (YYZ)90 minutes in Yap (YAP)

Here is a list of methods which passengers can use for checking in at United Airlines:

Passengers have the option to check-in online which is also known as web check-in.

Another convenient option is to check in using the mobile app which we can install in the device.

There is also an option called voice check-in, you can use that.

Another alternative is to auto check-in

You can also check-in at the airport at the self-service kiosk

You can use airport curbside check-in as well

You can check-in at the airport ticket counter as well

United Airlines web check-in

If you want to check in using the web check in option than here is how you can do it:

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Visit the official website of the United Airlines.

after you open the official website of the airline you will have to locate the option of check-in and click on it.

on the next screen you will have to enter some details like your booking confirmation number and your last name.

you also have the alternative to login with the MileagePlus account if you have any.

after you are done giving the information you have to click on the search button.

you will see your flight being displayed on the screen you have to click on it and then check-in.

After you have successfully checked in, you can get your boarding pass printed or have you boring pass on the phone so that you can show it digitally.

There are certain things which you need to keep in mind if you want to check in online. Under certain circumstances you will not be allowed to check in online. Those circumstances are as follows:

you will not be allowed to check in online if you are travelling with a pet.

if you are having a paper ticket you will not be permitted to check in online.

if your flight booking has a special request to see a United Airlines representative then you will not be able to check in online.

you will not be able to check in online if you are travelling in basic economy and you have not mention that you will be checking bags.

if you are travel itinerary has more than 4 flights then you will not be permitted to check in online.

if your flight reservation has more than 9 people on it then you cannot check in online.

United Airlines Check-In Using Mobile App

If you have the mobile application of United Airlines then you can check in using that also. All you have to do is start by installing the mobile application on your device. After this you have to login and select the check in option. You have to enter the details like your booking reference number and your last name after which your flight will be displayed. Click on it and check-in.

United Airlines voice check-in

The voice check-in option can also help you in checking in. You can call United Airlines for checking in, this is how you use the voice check-in option. You have to give a call on (1-800-864-8331). After giving a call you have to say check in to the automated menu. You can use the voice check in option to check in if you are travelling with less than 10 passengers and you are travelling within
United States and Canada. Another thing about the voice check in option which you must know is that the voice check in option allows you to choose the number of bags which you will be carrying, know what will be the charges for carrying bage. Not only this using the voice second option you can also choose that whether you will have your boarding passes emailed to you or you will pick them up at the airport kiosk.

United auto check-in

The option of auto check-in can be used if you have a return flight or you have a flight within 24 hours of the current flight. Using this option also you can choose that whether you will have your boarding pass email to you or you will pick it up at the airport kiosk.

United Airlines check-in at the airport at the self-service kiosk

Travelers also have the option to check in at the self service kiosk which is available at most of the US airports. To check-in at the airport you will have to have your 6-character confirmation number, or 13-digit eTicket number, United MileagePlus frequent flyer card, or Credit card, or your Passport. Apart from checking in you will also be able to do the following things if you are checking in through this method:

Get your boarding pass printed

Check in your baggage

Tag your baggage at selected airports only.

Choose, change or upgrade your seat

Stand by for premium cabin seat only if you’re a qualified MileagePlus Premier® member.

Add your MileagePlus number to your flight booking

Change to a same-day flight

Look for another flight if your flight has been delayed or cancelled

Listen to the audio instructions. This is for those who are visually impaired.

United Airlines airport curbside check-in as well

You can use this option to check-in for your flight from 4 hours to 30 minutes depending on when your flight is scheduled to depart. To use this option you will have to have certain documents which include photo ID, and Flight booking code which is also known as flight number, or E-ticket number. To use this option you will first have to check that whether your airport provides this facility or not. For this you can visit the official website once and check.

United Airlines check-in at the airport ticket counter as well

All types of passengers are eligible to check-in at the airport counter. To check-in at the airport counter, you will have to show your passport along with other travel documents. After you have successfully checked in you will be given your boarding pass and you will be allotted a seat.

If you want to ask for special assistance from the United Airlines team then you can do so but under only special circumstances. The following people can ask for special assistance from the Passengers support team:

Pregnant travellers

Travellers who are travelling with their pets

Old aged passengers

Passengers with disability

Passengers who require oxygen onboard

Minors who are unaccompanied

Travellers who have food allergies

Passengers who need extra meals

Passengers who need extra seats

U.S. airport check-in counters With Address And Timing

LocationAddressTiming
Abilene, TXAbilene Regional (ABI)2933 Airport BlvdSte 200Abilene, TX 796025:15 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. Daily; 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Daily
Alamosa, COSan Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field (ALS)2490 State AvenueAlamosa, CO 811018:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. excluding Tue/Sat 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Albany, NYAlbany International Airport (ALB)Main Terminal737 Albany Shaker RdAlbany, NY 122114:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon – Fri; 4:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat; 5:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sun
Albuquerque, NMAlbuquerque International Airport (ABQ)Main Terminal2200 Sunport Blvd South EastAlbuquerque, NM 871064:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Daily
Alcoa, TNMcGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)Main Lobby2055 Alcoa HighwayAlcoa, TN 377014:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sun-Fri; 4:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sat
Allentown, PALehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)Main Terminal3311 Airport RoadAllentown, PA 181094:00 a.m. – 6:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Daily
Amarillo, TXRick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)Main Terminal10801 Airport Blvd.Amarillo, TX 791116:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thu-Sun; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tue, Wed
Anchorage, AKAnchorage International Airport (ANC)South Terminal5000 W. International AirportAnchorage, AK 995024:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Daily
Aspen, COPitkin County Airport (ASE)Main Terminal0233 E. Airport Rd.Aspen, CO 816116:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Daily
Atlanta, GAAtlanta International Airport (ATL)Terminal North6000 North Terminal DriveAtlanta, GA 303204:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sun – Fri; 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sat
Austin, TXAustin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)Main Terminal3600 Presidential BlvdAustin, TX 787194:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mon-Fri; 4:00 a.m. – 4:50 p.m. Sat; 5:00 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. Sun
Avoca, PAWilkes-Barre Scranton Airport (AVP)Main Terminal100 Terminal Rd.Avoca, PA 186414:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Daily
Bakersfield, CAMeadows Field Airport (BFL)William M. Thomas Terminal3701 Wings WayBakersfield, CA 933084:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Daily
Baltimore, MDBaltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)Main TerminalBaltimore, MD 212403:45 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sun – Fri; 3:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sat
Bangor, MEBangor International Airport (BGR)Domestic Terminal299 Godfrey BlvdBangor, ME 04401July 2nd – August 8th: 5:15 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Daily & June 5th – December 2nd: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Daily
Baton Rouge, LABaton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)Main TerminalTerminal BuildingBaton Rouge, LA 708074:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sun – Thu; 4:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fri; 4:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sat
Beaver, WVRaleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW)Main Terminal176 Airport CircleBeaver, WV 258135:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Mon-Fri; 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sat – Sun
Belgrade, MTGallatin Field (BZN)Main Terminal850 Gallatin Field Rd. Ste. 11Belgrade, MT 597145:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Daily
Bentonville, ARNorthwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)1 Airport Blvd.Bentonville, AR 727124:15 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Daily
Billings, MTBillings Logan International Airport (BIL)Terminal 11901 Terminal Cr.Billings, MT 591054:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Daily
Birmingham, ALBirmingham International Airport (BHM)Main Terminal5900 Airport HighwayBirmingham, AL 352125:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sun – Fri; 5:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sat
Bishop, CABishop Airport (BIH)703 Airport RoadBishop, CA 9351411:15 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Daily; Check-in 45 minutes
Bismarck, NDBismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)Main Terminal2301 University DriveBismarck, ND 585025:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Daily
Boise, IDBoise Airport (BOI)Main Terminal3201 Airport WayBoise, ID 837054:00 a.m.-8:00p.m. Sun-Fri & 4:00a.m.-4:00p.m. on Sat
Boston, MABoston Logan International Airport (BOS)Terminal B200 Terminal BBoston, MA 021283:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Daily
Breckenridge, COLandline (QKB)319 N Main St.Breckenridge, CO11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Daily
Bridgeport, WVClarksburg Benedum Airport (CKB)Main Terminal2000 Aviation WayBridgeport, WV 263305:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon – Fri; 5:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sat; 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sun
Buffalo, NYBuffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)East Terminal4200 Genessee St.Buffalo, NY 142254:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Daily
Burbank, CABob Hope Burbank Airport (BUR)Main Terminal2627 N. Hollywood WayBurbank, CA 915055:15 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Daily
Burlington, VTBurlington International Airport (BTV)Main TerminalBurlington, VT 054034:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sun – Fri; 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sat
Butte, MTButte, MT (BTM)Bert Mooney Airport101 Airport RdButte, MT 597011:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Daily; Check-in 45 minutes
Calumet, MIHoughton County Memorial Airport (CMX)Main Terminal23810 Airpark BlvdCalumet, MI 499135:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Daily
Carlsbad, CAMc Clellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)Main Terminal2011 Palomar Airport RdCarlsbad, CA 920115:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Daily
Casper, WYNatrona County International Airport (CPR)Main Terminal8500 Airport PkwyCasper, WY 826044:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Daily
Cedar Rapids, IAThe Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy. SW Ste 1Cedar Rapids, IA 524044:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Daily
Charleston, SCCharleston International Airport (CHS)Main Terminal5500 International BlvdCharleston, SC 294184:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Charleston, WVYeager Airport (CRW)Main Terminal100 Airport Rd., Suite 193Charleston, WV 253114:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Daily
Charlotte, NCCharlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)Main Terminal5501 Josh Birmingham PkwyCharlotte, NC 282084:30 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.; Sun – Fri; 4:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Sat
Charlottesville, VACharlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)Main Terminal100 Bowen LoopCharlottesville, VA 229115:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Daily
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TXDallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW)Terminal EDallas/Ft. Worth, TX 752614:30 a.m. – 7:0 p.m. Mon – Fri; 4:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sat; 5:15 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sun
Dallas, TXDallas Love Field (DAL)Terminal 18036 Cedar Springs RoadDallas, TX 752355:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sun – Fri; 5:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sat
Denver, CODenver International Airport (DEN)Terminal West Concourse A, B, C8700 Pena Blvd.Denver, CO 802493:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Daily
Eau Claire, WIChippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)Main Terminal3800 Starr AvenueEau Claire, WI 547034:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Mon-Fri, 4:30 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. Sat-Sun, 11:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Mon – Sun
Eugene, OREugene Airport (EUG)Main Terminal28855 Lockheed DriveEugene, OR 974028:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Daily
Fort Collins, COLandlineNorthern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL)4825 Earhart Rd.Loveland, CO 805384:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Daily
Fort Wayne, INFt. Wayne International Airport (FWA)Main Terminal3801 West FergusonFort Wayne, IN 468095:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Daily
Ft. Lauderdale, FLFt. Lauderdale/Hollywood Int’l Airport (FLL)Terminal 150 Terminal DriveFt. Lauderdale, FL 333154:30 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. Daily
Gillette, WYGillette Campbell County Airport (GCC)Main Terminal2000 Airport RoadGillette, WY 82716n/a
Green Bay, WIAustine Straubel International Airport (GRB)Main Terminal2077 Airport Drive, Suite #10Green Bay, WI 543136:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri; 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Sat; 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. Sun
Harlingen, TXValley International Airport (HRL)Main Lobby3002 Heritage WayHarlingen, TX 785504:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Daily
Honolulu, Oahu, HIHonolulu International Airport (HNL)Main Terminal/ Lobby 7 and 8300 Rogers Blvd.Honolulu, Oahu, HI 968195:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. (or half an hour before last departure) DailyBags can’t be checked more than 4 hours prior to scheduled departure time
Houston, TXGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)Terminal B (United Express® flights), Terminal C and Terminal E (International flights)P.O. Box 4609Houston, TX 77205Terminal B: 4:45 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily; Terminal C: 3:45 a.m. – 10:15 p.m. Daily
Idaho Falls, IDIdaho Falls Fanning Regional Airport (IDA)2140 N. Skyline DriveIdaho Falls, ID 83402n/a
Imperial, CAEl Centro Imperial County Airport (IPL)Main Terminal1099 Airport Rd # AImperial, CA 922515:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Daily
Jacksonville, FLJacksonville International Airport (JAX)Main Terminal2400 Yankee Clipper DriveJacksonville, FL 322185:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Sat 5:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Johnstown, PAJohnstown Airport (JST)Main Terminal479 Airport RdJohnstown, PA 159044:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sun – Fri; 4:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sat
Kansas City, MOKansas City International Airport (MCI)Terminal C62 Beirut CircleKansas City, MO 641534:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sun-Fri; 4:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sat
Klamath Falls, ORKlamath Falls Airport (LMT)Main Terminal6775 Arnold AvenueKlamath Falls, OR 97603n/a
Lake Charles, LALake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)500 Airport BlvdLake Charles, LA 706066:00 a.m. – 11 p.m. Daily
Las Vegas, NVLas Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS)Terminal 35757 Wayne Newton Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 891114:00 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. Daily
Los Angeles, CALos Angeles International Airport (LAX)Terminal 7600 World WayLos Angeles, CA 900454:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Daily
Manchester, NHManchester Airport (MHT)Main TerminalAirport RoadManchester, NH 031034:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri; 4:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sat; 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sun
Memphis, TNMemphis International Airport (MEM)Terminal B2491 WinchesterMemphis, TN 381165:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Mon-Fri; 5:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Sat; 5:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sun
Miami, FLMiami International Airport (MIA)Concourse GMiami, FL 331595:15 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Daily
Nashville, TNNashville International Airport (BNA)1 Terminal DrNashville, TN 372173:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Daily
New Orleans, LANew Orleans International Airport (MSY)Terminal D900 Airline Hwy.New Orleans, LA 700614:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Mon-Fri and Sun; 4:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat
New York City, NYJohn F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)Terminal 7Jamaica, NY 114305:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Daily
New York City, NYLaGuardia International Airport (LGA)Central Terminal Building100 Hart Field RoadNew York City, NY 113713:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Mon – Fri; 3:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sat; 3:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sun
Oakland, CAOakland International Airport (OAK)Terminal 11 Airport DriveOakland, CA 946214:15 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Daily
Oklahoma City, OKWill Rogers World Airport (OKC)Main Terminal7100 Terminal Dr.Oklahoma City, OK 731594:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Daily
Orlando, FLOrlando International Airport (MCO)Terminal B9247 Airport BlvdOrlando, FL 328274:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Daily
Palm Springs, CAPalm Springs International Airport (PSP)Main Terminal3400 E. Tahquiyz Canyon Way #18Palm Springs, CA 922624:15 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sun – Fri; 4:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Philadelphia, PAPhiladelphia International Airport (PHL)Terminal DPhiladelphia, PA 191533:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sun-Fri; 3:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sat
Raleigh, NCRaleigh Durham International Airport (RDU)Terminal 21600 Terminal Blvd.Raleigh, NC 276234:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sun-Fri; 4:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat
Richmond, VARichmond International Airport (RIC)1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal DriveRichmond, VA 232504:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Daily
Sacramento, CASacramento International Airport (SMF)Terminal A6900 Airport BlvdSacramento, CA 958373:45 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Daily, or 30 before the last departure
San Antonio, TXSan Antonio International Airport (SAT)Terminal B9800 Airport Blvd.San Antonio, TX 782164:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. Daily
Salt Lake City, UTSalt Lake Int’l Airport (SLC)Terminal 1776 Terminal Rd.Salt Lake City, UT 841226:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Sun-Fri; 5:15 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Sat
Seattle, WASEA-TAC International Airport (SEA)Terminal A17801 International Blvd.Seattle, WA 981584:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Daily
Tallahassee, FLTallahassee Regional (TLH)3300 Capital Circle SWSuite 1Tallahassee, FL 323104:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Daily
Tampa, FLTampa International Airport (TPA)Main Terminal5500 West Spruce St.Tampa, FL 336075:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Daily
Tulsa, OKTulsa International Airport (TUL)7777 East ApacheTulsa, OK 741154:45 a.m. -6:30 p.m. Mon-Fri and Sun; 4:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sat
Vail/ Eagle, COEagle/Vail International Airport (EGE)Main Terminal0215 Eldon Wilson Rd.Vail/ Eagle, CO 816375:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Daily
Warwick, RIT.F. Green State Airport (PVD)2000 Post RoadWarwick, RI 028864:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon-Fri; 4:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sat; 4:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sun
Washington, D.C.Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)Terminal BWashington, DC 200014:15 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sun-Fri; 4:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat
Yuma, AZYuma International Airport (YUM)Main Terminal2191 E. 32nd St.Yuma, AZ 853653:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 3:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wed, Sat, Sun

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