United Airlines UA279 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight United Airlines UA279 takes off from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) United States to Newark (EWR) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at 17:55 02 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Newark Liberty International Airport at 21:00 02 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 3 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of UA279 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 18 minutes

UA279 - UAL279 United Airlines (UA)
FLL Fort Lauderdale United States
Flight FLL to EWR
EWR Newark United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 18 minutes
Departure Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
IATA: FLLICAO: KFLL
Scheduled 17:55 02 May 2026
Actual 17:50 02 May 2026
1 C4
Arrival Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA: EWRICAO: KEWR
Scheduled 21:00 02 May 2026
Estimated 20:36 02 May 2026
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UA279 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 3114
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1713 kms / 1064 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 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: F-KNEW1
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Fort Lauderdale: Saturday 2026-05-02 20:18 PM
  • Current Time in Newark: Saturday 2026-05-02 20:18 PM

United Airlines UA279 Flight Statistics

United Airlines
United Airlines
FLIGHT NO UA279
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
ON TIME 12
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 26
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 54
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 78
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

United Airlines UA279 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Fri 01 May
Scheduled On time
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-05-01T17:55
Newark (EWR) 2026-05-01T21:00
Thu 30 Apr
Arrived On time
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-04-30T17:55
Newark (EWR) 2026-04-30T21:00
2026-04-30T17:48
2026-04-30T20:50
Wed 29 Apr
Arrived On time
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-04-29T17:48
Newark (EWR) 2026-04-29T20:58
2026-04-29T17:37
2026-04-29T20:29
Tue 28 Apr
Arrived On time
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-04-28T17:48
Newark (EWR) 2026-04-28T20:58
2026-04-28T17:48
2026-04-28T20:43
Mon 27 Apr
Arrived On time
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-04-27T17:48
Newark (EWR) 2026-04-27T20:58
2026-04-27T17:39
2026-04-27T20:47
Sun 26 Apr
Arrived Delayed by 37m
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-04-26T17:48
Newark (EWR) 2026-04-26T20:58
2026-04-26T18:22
2026-04-26T21:35
Sat 25 Apr
Arrived On time
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-04-25T17:48
Newark (EWR) 2026-04-25T20:58
2026-04-25T17:39
2026-04-25T20:41
Fri 24 Apr
Arrived On time
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-04-24T17:50
Newark (EWR) 2026-04-24T21:00
2026-04-24T18:22
2026-04-24T21:07
Thu 23 Apr
Arrived On time
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-04-23T17:48
Newark (EWR) 2026-04-23T20:58
2026-04-23T17:35
2026-04-23T20:56
Wed 22 Apr
Arrived On time
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2026-04-22T17:48
Newark (EWR) 2026-04-22T20:58
2026-04-22T17:35
2026-04-22T20:28

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United Airlines Flight UA279 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA279 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 1713 km (1064 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA279 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA279 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA279 flight?

All United Airlines UA279 flights are operated using Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA279 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA279 arrives at 21:00.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA279 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA279 arrives in Newark Liberty International Airport at Terminal A.

How many United Airlines UA279 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA279 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .