United Airlines UA1280 Flight Status

Current status of UA1280 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 16 hours, 8 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 16 hours, 8 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 16:57 11 December 2025
Estimated 16:57 11 December 2025
D 2
Arrival Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA: SJOICAO: MROC
Scheduled 20:39 11 December 2025
Estimated 20:39 11 December 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 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-KGLS2
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
  • Current Time in Houston: Thursday 2025-12-11 00:49 AM
  • Current Time in San Jose: Thursday 2025-12-11 00:49 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 11 December 2025 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Juan Santamaria International Airport at 20:39 11 December 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 737MAX 8 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
Thu 20 Nov
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-20T16:57
San Jose (SJO) 2025-11-20T20:39
Wed 19 Nov
Departed On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-19T16:57
San Jose (SJO) 2025-11-19T20:39
2025-11-19T16:59
Tue 18 Nov
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-18T16:57
San Jose (SJO) 2025-11-18T20:39
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

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

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
United Airlines UA2448
United Airlines 		11/12/2025
07:45 		3 hours 36 minutes
11:25
United Airlines UA1096
United Airlines 		11/12/2025
09:35 		3 hours 40 minutes
13:15
Air Canada AC5273
Air Canada 		11/12/2025
16:57 		3 hours 42 minutes
20:39
Air Canada AC4987
Air Canada 		11/12/2025
09:35 		3 hours 40 minutes
13:15
Air Canada AC4989
Air Canada 		11/12/2025
07:45 		3 hours 33 minutes
11:25

Frequently asked questions, answered

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA1280 flight?

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

What is the current status of United Airlines UA1280 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA1280 is Scheduled On time.

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

All United Airlines UA1280 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA1280 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA1280 arrives at 20:39.

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 .