United Airlines UA1280 Flight Status Today

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 16:55 13 April 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Juan Santamaria International Airport at 19:37 13 April 2026 America/Costa_Rica. The flight will last about 3 hours 42 minutes.

Current status of UA1280 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 9 hours, 21 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 9 hours, 21 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 16:55 13 April 2026
Estimated 16:55 13 April 2026
C 37
Arrival Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA: SJOICAO: MROC
Scheduled 19:37 13 April 2026
Estimated 19:37 13 April 2026
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: Monday 2026-04-13 07:34 AM
  • Current Time in San Jose: Monday 2026-04-13 06:34 AM

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
Wed 08 Apr
Departed On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-04-08T16:55
San Jose (SJO) 2026-04-08T19:37
2026-04-08T16:49
Wed 01 Apr
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-04-01T16:55
San Jose (SJO) 2026-04-01T19:37
Mon 30 Mar
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-03-30T16:55
San Jose (SJO) 2026-03-30T19:37
Tue 24 Mar
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-03-24T16:57
San Jose (SJO) 2026-03-24T19:39
Mon 23 Mar
Arrived Delayed by 19m
Houston (IAH) 2026-03-23T16:57
San Jose (SJO) 2026-03-23T19:39
2026-03-23T17:13
2026-03-23T19:58
Thu 05 Mar
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-03-05T16:57
San Jose (SJO) 2026-03-05T20:39
Tue 03 Mar
Departed On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-03-03T16:57
San Jose (SJO) 2026-03-03T20:39
2026-03-03T16:47
Sat 28 Feb
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-02-28T16:57
San Jose (SJO) 2026-02-28T20:39
Wed 25 Feb
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-02-25T16:57
San Jose (SJO) 2026-02-25T20:39
Sat 14 Feb
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-02-14T16:57
San Jose (SJO) 2026-02-14T20:39

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United Airlines Flight UA1280 FAQs

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 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA1280 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA1280 arrives at 19:37.

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 .