United Airlines UA1278 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight United Airlines UA1278 takes off from Sacramento (SMF) United States to Chicago (ORD) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Sacramento International Airport at 10:33 06 May 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at O'Hare International Airport at 16:47 06 May 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 4 hours 14 minutes.

Current status of UA1278 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 9 hours, 6 minutes

UA1278 - UAL1278 United Airlines (UA)
SMF Sacramento United States
Flight SMF to ORD
ORD Chicago United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 9 hours, 6 minutes
Departure Sacramento International Airport
IATA: SMFICAO: KSMF
Scheduled 10:33 06 May 2026
Estimated 10:33 06 May 2026
A 17
Arrival O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 16:47 06 May 2026
Estimated 16:47 06 May 2026
2 E14
UA1278 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 4834, LH 7833, LX 3183
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 14 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2867 kms / 1782 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 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: F-MMCV2
  • Departure Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Sacramento: Wednesday 2026-05-06 01:27 AM
  • Current Time in Chicago: Wednesday 2026-05-06 03:27 AM

United Airlines UA1278 Flight Statistics

United Airlines
United Airlines
FLIGHT NO UA1278
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 29
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 54
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 77
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

United Airlines UA1278 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sun 03 May
Departed On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2026-05-03T10:33
Chicago (ORD) 2026-05-03T16:47
2026-05-03T10:28
Sat 02 May
Arrived On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2026-05-02T10:33
Chicago (ORD) 2026-05-02T16:47
2026-05-02T10:29
2026-05-02T16:37
Thu 30 Apr
Scheduled Delayed by 20m
Sacramento (SMF) 2026-04-30T20:00
Chicago (ORD) 2026-04-30T23:35
Wed 29 Apr
Scheduled On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2026-04-29T19:50
Chicago (ORD) 2026-04-29T22:58
Sun 26 Apr
Scheduled On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2026-04-26T19:50
Chicago (ORD) 2026-04-26T22:58
Thu 23 Apr
Scheduled On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2026-04-23T10:37
Chicago (ORD) 2026-04-23T16:52
Wed 22 Apr
Scheduled On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2026-04-22T10:37
Chicago (ORD) 2026-04-22T16:52
Mon 20 Apr
Scheduled On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2026-04-20T10:37
Chicago (ORD) 2026-04-20T16:52
Wed 15 Apr
Departed On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2026-04-15T19:50
Chicago (ORD) 2026-04-15T22:58
2026-04-15T19:49
Mon 13 Apr
Scheduled On time
Sacramento (SMF) 2026-04-13T10:37
Chicago (ORD) 2026-04-13T16:52

Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA1278

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air Canada AC5488
Air Canada 		06/05/2026
07:01 		4 hours 14 minutes
13:15
United Airlines UA2370
United Airlines 		06/05/2026
07:01 		4 hours 14 minutes
13:15
American Airlines AA2033
American Airlines 		06/05/2026
00:34 		4 hours 4 minutes
06:45
Air Canada AC4832
Air Canada 		06/05/2026
23:59 		4 hours 2 minutes
06:01
Air Canada AC4834
Air Canada 		06/05/2026
10:33 		4 hours 14 minutes
16:47
Lufthansa LH7833
Lufthansa 		06/05/2026
10:33 		4 hours 8 minutes
16:47
Qatar Airways QR7956
Qatar Airways 		06/05/2026
11:48 		4 hours 14 minutes
18:02
Lufthansa LH9347
Lufthansa 		06/05/2026
07:00 		4 hours 15 minutes
13:13

United Airlines Flight UA1278 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA1278 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 14 minutes, with the flight distance of 2867 km (1782 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA1278 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA1278 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA1278 flight?

All United Airlines UA1278 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA1278 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA1278 arrives at 16:47.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA1278 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA1278 arrives in O'Hare International Airport at Terminal 2.

How many United Airlines UA1278 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA1278 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .