United Airlines UA1278 Flight Status Today

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 10:50 21 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at O'Hare International Airport at 16:59 21 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 4 hours 9 minutes.

Current status of UA1278 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 4 hours, 59 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, 59 minutes
Departure Sacramento International Airport
IATA: SMFICAO: KSMF
Scheduled 10:50 21 January 2026
Estimated 10:50 21 January 2026
A 17
Arrival O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 16:59 21 January 2026
Estimated 16:59 21 January 2026
1 C25
UA1278 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 4834, LH 7833
  • 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 2026-01-21 05:51 AM
  • Current Time in Chicago: Wednesday 2026-01-21 07:51 AM

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
Sun 18 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 16m
Sacramento (SMF) 2026-01-18T10:50
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-18T16:59
2026-01-18T11:18
2026-01-18T17:15
Fri 09 Jan
Arrived On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2026-01-09T10:50
Chicago (ORD) 2026-01-09T16:59
2026-01-09T10:45
2026-01-09T16:56
Wed 31 Dec
Scheduled On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2025-12-31T12:43
Chicago (ORD) 2025-12-31T20:23
Mon 29 Dec
Departed On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2025-12-29T12:43
Chicago (ORD) 2025-12-29T20:23
2025-12-29T12:44
Fri 26 Dec
Departed On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2025-12-26T12:43
Chicago (ORD) 2025-12-26T20:23
2025-12-26T12:45
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

Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA1278

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
United Airlines UA587
United Airlines 		21/01/2026
07:00 		4 hours 13 minutes
13:13
Lufthansa LH7833
Lufthansa 		21/01/2026
10:50 		4 hours 19 minutes
16:59
Air Canada AC5488
Air Canada 		21/01/2026
07:00 		4 hours 2 minutes
13:13
Air Canada AC4834
Air Canada 		21/01/2026
10:50 		4 hours 19 minutes
16:59
Lufthansa LH9347
Lufthansa 		21/01/2026
07:00 		4 hours 19 minutes
13:13
Air Canada AC4832
Air Canada 		21/01/2026
23:59 		3 hours 49 minutes
06:08
Lufthansa LH8563
Lufthansa 		21/01/2026
08:45 		3 hours 47 minutes
14:54
SAS SK8732
SAS 		21/01/2026
10:44 		4 hours 7 minutes
16:51

United Airlines Flight UA1278 FAQs

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 16:59.

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 .