United Airlines UA1280 flight status now

Current status of UA1280 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 15 hours, 7 minutes

UA1280 - UAL1280 United Airlines (UA)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to SJO
SJO San Jose Costa Rica
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 15 hours, 7 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 16:57 18 November 2025
Estimated 16:57 18 November 2025
E 17
Arrival Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA: SJOICAO: MROC
Scheduled 20:39 18 November 2025
Estimated 20:39 18 November 2025
M None
UA1280 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 5273
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 42 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2497 kms / 1551 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 154
  • Freight capacity: 17.8 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: F-KGLS2
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
  • Current Time in Houston: Tuesday 2025-11-18 01:50 AM
  • Current Time in San Jose: Tuesday 2025-11-18 01:50 AM

International flight United Airlines UA1280 takes off from Houston (IAH) United States to San Jose (SJO) Costa Rica. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 16:57 18 November 2025 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Juan Santamaria International Airport at 20:39 18 November 2025 America/Costa_Rica. The flight will last about 3 hours 42 minutes.

United Airlines UA1280 Flight Statistics

United Airlines
United Airlines
FLIGHT NO UA1280
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
ON TIME 9
DELAYED 5
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 20
DELAYED 10
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 47
DELAYED 13
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 63
DELAYED 20
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

United Airlines UA1280 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sun 16 Nov
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-16T16:57
San Jose (SJO) 2025-11-16T20:39
Tue 11 Nov
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-11T16:57
San Jose (SJO) 2025-11-11T20:39
Tue 04 Nov
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-04T16:57
San Jose (SJO) 2025-11-04T20:39
Sun 02 Nov
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-02T16:57
San Jose (SJO) 2025-11-02T20:39
Thu 23 Oct
Departed On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-10-23T16:52
San Jose (SJO) 2025-10-23T19:37
2025-10-23T16:49
Sun 12 Oct
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-10-12T16:52
San Jose (SJO) 2025-10-12T19:37
Thu 09 Oct
Departed Delayed by 18m
Houston (IAH) 2025-10-09T16:52
San Jose (SJO) 2025-10-09T19:37
2025-10-09T17:12
Tue 30 Sep
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-09-30T16:52
San Jose (SJO) 2025-09-30T19:37
Mon 29 Sep
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-09-29T16:52
San Jose (SJO) 2025-09-29T19:37
2025-09-29T16:43
2025-09-29T19:29
Sun 28 Sep
Departed On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-09-28T16:52
San Jose (SJO) 2025-09-28T19:37
2025-09-28T16:48

Similar flight route from Houston (IAH) to San Jose (SJO)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
United Airlines UA2448
United Airlines 		18/11/2025
07:45 		3 hours 36 minutes
11:25
Air Canada AC4989
Air Canada 		18/11/2025
07:45 		3 hours 36 minutes
11:25
United Airlines UA1096
United Airlines 		18/11/2025
09:35 		3 hours 42 minutes
13:15
Air Canada AC4987
Air Canada 		18/11/2025
09:35 		3 hours 42 minutes
13:15
Air Canada AC5273
Air Canada 		18/11/2025
16:57 		3 hours 42 minutes
20:39

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Houston to San Jose?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 42 minutes, with the flight distance of 2497 km (1551 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA1280 flight?

All United Airlines UA1280 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA1280 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA1280 arrives in Juan Santamaria International Airport at Terminal M.

How many United Airlines UA1280 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA1280 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .