United Airlines UA278 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight United Airlines UA278 takes off from Houston (IAH) United States to Phoenix (PHX) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 12:13 18 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport at 14:19 18 January 2026 America/Phoenix. The flight will last about 3 hours 6 minutes.

Current status of UA278 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 11 hours, 2 minutes

UA278 - UAL278 United Airlines (UA)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to PHX
PHX Phoenix United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 11 hours, 2 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 12:13 18 January 2026
Estimated 12:13 18 January 2026
C 9
Arrival Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA: PHXICAO: KPHX
Scheduled 14:19 18 January 2026
Estimated 14:19 18 January 2026
3 E9
UA278 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: NZ 6874
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 6 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1623 kms / 1008 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 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: F-KBJC1
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Phoenix
  • Current Time in Houston: Sunday 2026-01-18 01:11 AM
  • Current Time in Phoenix: Sunday 2026-01-18 00:11 AM

United Airlines UA278 Flight Statistics

United Airlines
United Airlines
FLIGHT NO UA278
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
ON TIME 14
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 27
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 51
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 66
DELAYED 5
CANCELLED 1
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

United Airlines UA278 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sat 17 Jan
Scheduled On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-17T12:13
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-01-17T14:19
Fri 16 Jan
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-16T12:13
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-01-16T14:19
2026-01-16T12:13
2026-01-16T14:00
Thu 15 Jan
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-15T12:13
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-01-15T14:19
2026-01-15T12:15
2026-01-15T14:12
Wed 14 Jan
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-14T12:13
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-01-14T14:19
2026-01-14T12:09
2026-01-14T14:09
Tue 13 Jan
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-13T12:13
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-01-13T14:19
2026-01-13T12:06
2026-01-13T13:51
Mon 12 Jan
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-12T12:13
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-01-12T14:19
2026-01-12T12:32
2026-01-12T14:10
Sun 11 Jan
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-11T12:13
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-01-11T14:19
2026-01-11T12:09
2026-01-11T14:03
Sat 10 Jan
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-10T12:13
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-01-10T14:19
2026-01-10T12:06
2026-01-10T13:57
Fri 09 Jan
Arrived On time
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-09T12:13
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-01-09T14:19
2026-01-09T12:07
2026-01-09T14:11
Thu 08 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 18m
Houston (IAH) 2026-01-08T12:13
Phoenix (PHX) 2026-01-08T14:19
2026-01-08T12:15
2026-01-08T14:37

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United Airlines Flight UA278 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA278 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 6 minutes, with the flight distance of 1623 km (1008 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA278 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA278 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA278 flight?

All United Airlines UA278 flights are operated using Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA278 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA278 arrives at 14:19.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA278 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA278 arrives in Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport at Terminal 3.

How many United Airlines UA278 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA278 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .