United Airlines UA1278 Flight Status

Current status of UA1278 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 4 hours, 39 minutes

UA1278 - UAL1278 United Airlines (UA)
SMF Sacramento United States
Flight SMF to ORD
ORD Chicago United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 4 hours, 39 minutes
Departure Sacramento International Airport
IATA: SMFICAO: KSMF
Scheduled 10:20 10 December 2025
Estimated 10:20 10 December 2025
A 17
Arrival O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 16:29 10 December 2025
Estimated 16:29 10 December 2025
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UA1278 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 4834
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 9 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2867 kms / 1782 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 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 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: F-MMCV2
  • Departure Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Sacramento: Wednesday 2025-12-10 05:41 AM
  • Current Time in Chicago: Wednesday 2025-12-10 07:41 AM

Domestic flight United Airlines UA1278 takes off from Sacramento (SMF) United States to Chicago (ORD) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Sacramento International Airport at 10:20 10 December 2025 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at O'Hare International Airport at 16:29 10 December 2025 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 4 hours 9 minutes.

United Airlines UA1278 Flight Statistics

United Airlines
United Airlines
FLIGHT NO UA1278
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 29
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 54
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 77
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

United Airlines UA1278 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Fri 21 Nov
Arrived On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2025-11-21T08:45
Chicago (ORD) 2025-11-21T14:54
2025-11-21T08:38
2025-11-21T14:58
Thu 20 Nov
Departed On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2025-11-20T08:45
Chicago (ORD) 2025-11-20T14:54
2025-11-20T08:36
Wed 19 Nov
Arrived On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2025-11-19T08:45
Chicago (ORD) 2025-11-19T14:54
2025-11-19T09:12
2025-11-19T14:59
Tue 18 Nov
Arrived On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2025-11-18T08:45
Chicago (ORD) 2025-11-18T14:54
2025-11-18T08:40
2025-11-18T14:39
Mon 17 Nov
Arrived On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2025-11-17T08:45
Chicago (ORD) 2025-11-17T14:54
2025-11-17T08:37
2025-11-17T14:49
Fri 14 Nov
Arrived On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2025-11-14T08:45
Chicago (ORD) 2025-11-14T14:54
2025-11-14T08:37
2025-11-14T14:43
Tue 11 Nov
Arrived On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2025-11-11T08:45
Chicago (ORD) 2025-11-11T14:54
2025-11-11T08:35
2025-11-11T14:36
Thu 30 Oct
Scheduled On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2025-10-30T08:45
Chicago (ORD) 2025-10-30T14:54
Thu 23 Oct
Arrived On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2025-10-23T17:00
Chicago (ORD) 2025-10-23T20:17
2025-10-23T17:19
2025-10-23T20:18
Mon 13 Oct
Scheduled On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2025-10-13T09:20
Chicago (ORD) 2025-10-13T15:34

Similar flight route from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air Canada AC5488
Air Canada 		10/12/2025
07:00 		4 hours 9 minutes
13:09
United Airlines UA1082
United Airlines 		10/12/2025
07:00 		4 hours 9 minutes
13:09
Air Canada AC4834
Air Canada 		10/12/2025
08:45 		4 hours 20 minutes
14:54
Air Canada AC4832
Air Canada 		10/12/2025
14:13 		4 hours 3 minutes
20:16
Lufthansa LH7833
Lufthansa 		10/12/2025
14:13 		4 hours 3 minutes
20:16
Lufthansa LH8563
Lufthansa 		10/12/2025
08:45 		3 hours 47 minutes
14:54
Lufthansa LH9347
Lufthansa 		10/12/2025
07:01 		4 hours 17 minutes
13:15
SAS SK8732
SAS 		10/12/2025
10:44 		4 hours 7 minutes
16:51

Frequently asked questions, answered

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA1278 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 9 minutes, with the flight distance of 2867 km (1782 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA1278 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA1278 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA1278 flight?

All United Airlines UA1278 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA1278 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA1278 arrives at 16:29.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA1278 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA1278 arrives in O'Hare International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many United Airlines UA1278 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA1278 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .