Air China CA7242 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Air China CA7242 takes off from Houston (IAH) United States to San Francisco (SFO) United States. It's operated by Air China. The plane leaves George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 07:20 21 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at San Francisco International Airport at 09:45 21 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 4 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of CA7242 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 9 minutes

CA7242 - CCA7242 Air China (CA)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to SFO
SFO San Francisco United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 9 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 07:20 21 January 2026
Estimated 07:20 21 January 2026
C 40
Arrival San Francisco International Airport
IATA: SFOICAO: KSFO
Scheduled 09:45 21 January 2026
Estimated 09:37 21 January 2026
3 F20
CA7242 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: NZ 9212, VA 8066
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2633 kms / 1636 miles
Airline
  • Air China
  • IATA: CA
  • ICAO: CCA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 167
  • Freight capacity: 17.1 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: CCD7242
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in Houston: Wednesday 2026-01-21 06:11 AM
  • Current Time in San Francisco: Wednesday 2026-01-21 04:11 AM

Flight routes similar to Air China CA7242

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United Airlines UA1768
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07:20 		4 hours 25 minutes
09:45
Virgin Australia VA8066
Virgin Australia 		21/01/2026
07:20 		4 hours 25 minutes
09:45
Virgin Australia VA8073
Virgin Australia 		21/01/2026
21:33 		4 hours 26 minutes
23:59
Virgin Australia VA8067
Virgin Australia 		21/01/2026
09:50 		4 hours 30 minutes
12:20
United Airlines UA487
United Airlines 		21/01/2026
05:25 		4 hours 24 minutes
07:49
Air New Zealand NZ9211
Air New Zealand 		21/01/2026
16:25 		4 hours 35 minutes
19:00
United Airlines UA1341
United Airlines 		21/01/2026
18:33 		4 hours 32 minutes
21:05
Air New Zealand NZ9210
Air New Zealand 		21/01/2026
21:33 		4 hours 26 minutes
23:59

Air China Flight CA7242 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air China CA7242 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 2633 km (1636 miles).

What is the current status of Air China CA7242 flight?

The current status of flight Air China CA7242 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air China CA7242 flight?

All Air China CA7242 flights are operated using Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

When does the flight Air China CA7242 arrive?

Flight Air China CA7242 arrives at 09:45.

Which terminal the flight Air China CA7242 is arriving at?

Flight Air China CA7242 arrives in San Francisco International Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Air China CA7242 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Air China CA7242 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.