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Current status of UA487 is Arrived On time
- Type: Domestic Flight
- Code Shares: NZ 9205, VA 8072
- Flight Duration: 4 hours 12 minutes
- Flight Distance: 2633 kms / 1636 miles
- United Airlines
- IATA: UA
- ICAO: UAL
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 154
- Freight capacity: 17.8 tons
- Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
- Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 9 Passenger
- Callsign: F-KMRB1
- Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
- Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Current Time in Houston: Monday 2025-11-17 17:27 PM
- Current Time in San Francisco: Monday 2025-11-17 15:27 PM
Domestic flight United Airlines UA487 takes off from Houston (IAH) United States to San Francisco (SFO) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 05:15 17 November 2025 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at San Francisco International Airport at 07:35 17 November 2025 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 4 hours 12 minutes.
United Airlines UA487 Flight Statistics

United Airlines UA487 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sun 16 Nov
Arrived On time |
Houston (IAH)
2025-11-16T05:15
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San Francisco (SFO)
2025-11-16T07:35
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2025-11-16T05:03
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2025-11-16T06:58
|
|
Sat 15 Nov
Arrived On time |
Houston (IAH)
2025-11-15T05:15
|
San Francisco (SFO)
2025-11-15T07:35
|
2025-11-15T05:08
|
2025-11-15T06:57
|
|
Wed 12 Nov
Arrived On time |
Houston (IAH)
2025-11-12T05:15
|
San Francisco (SFO)
2025-11-12T07:35
|
2025-11-12T05:05
|
2025-11-12T07:15
|
|
Sun 19 Oct
Arrived On time |
Houston (IAH)
2025-10-19T10:40
|
San Francisco (SFO)
2025-10-19T12:07
|
2025-10-19T10:40
|
2025-10-19T12:17
|
|
Tue 14 Oct
Arrived On time |
Houston (IAH)
2025-10-14T10:40
|
San Francisco (SFO)
2025-10-14T12:07
|
2025-10-14T10:35
|
2025-10-14T11:54
|
|
Sun 12 Oct
Departed On time |
Houston (IAH)
2025-10-12T10:40
|
San Francisco (SFO)
2025-10-12T12:07
|
2025-10-12T10:34
|
|
|
Wed 08 Oct
Arrived On time |
Houston (IAH)
2025-10-08T10:40
|
San Francisco (SFO)
2025-10-08T12:07
|
2025-10-08T10:36
|
2025-10-08T11:51
|
|
Sun 05 Oct
Arrived On time |
Houston (IAH)
2025-10-05T10:40
|
San Francisco (SFO)
2025-10-05T12:07
|
2025-10-05T10:35
|
2025-10-05T12:09
|
|
Sat 04 Oct
Arrived On time |
Houston (IAH)
2025-10-04T10:40
|
San Francisco (SFO)
2025-10-04T12:07
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2025-10-04T10:35
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2025-10-04T11:52
|
|
Wed 01 Oct
Scheduled On time |
Houston (IAH)
2025-10-01T10:40
|
San Francisco (SFO)
2025-10-01T12:07
|
Similar flight route from Houston (IAH) to San Francisco (SFO)
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NZ9211 Air New Zealand |
17/11/2025 15:23 |
4 hours 24 minutes 17:47 |
|
NH6493 ANA |
17/11/2025 07:20 |
4 hours 28 minutes 09:45 |
|
UA3910 United Airlines |
17/11/2025 18:30 |
4 hours 17 minutes 20:47 |
|
UA334 United Airlines |
17/11/2025 15:23 |
4 hours 24 minutes 17:47 |
|
EK6156 Emirates |
17/11/2025 09:51 |
4 hours 19 minutes 12:10 |
|
NZ9214 Air New Zealand |
17/11/2025 09:51 |
4 hours 19 minutes 12:10 |
|
UA589 United Airlines |
17/11/2025 14:23 |
4 hours 24 minutes 16:47 |
|
NZ9213 Air New Zealand |
17/11/2025 12:27 |
4 hours 24 minutes 14:51 |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How long is the flight from Houston to San Francisco?
On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 12 minutes, with the flight distance of 2633 km (1636 miles).
What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA487 flight?
All United Airlines UA487 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 9 Passenger aircraft.
Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA487 is arriving at?
Flight United Airlines UA487 arrives in San Francisco International Airport at Terminal 3.
How many United Airlines UA487 flights are operated a week?
7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA487 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .
