United Airlines UA1979 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight United Airlines UA1979 takes off from Tampa (TPA) United States to Los Angeles (LAX) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Tampa International Airport at 12:20 05 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Los Angeles International Airport at 14:50 05 May 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 5 hours 59 minutes.

Current status of UA1979 is Arrived Delayed by 29m

UA1979 - UAL1979 United Airlines (UA)
TPA Tampa United States
Flight TPA to LAX
LAX Los Angeles United States
Arrived Delayed by 29m
Departure Tampa International Airport
IATA: TPAICAO: KTPA
Scheduled 12:20 05 May 2026
Actual 12:20 05 May 2026
None A9
Arrival Los Angeles International Airport
IATA: LAXICAO: KLAX
Scheduled 14:50 05 May 2026
Actual 15:19 05 May 2026
7 71B
UA1979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: VA 8181
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 59 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3472 kms / 2158 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 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-KNEL1
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in Tampa: Tuesday 2026-05-05 18:25 PM
  • Current Time in Los Angeles: Tuesday 2026-05-05 15:25 PM

United Airlines UA1979 Flight Statistics

United Airlines
United Airlines
FLIGHT NO UA1979
AIRPLANE Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 27
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 56
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 80
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

United Airlines UA1979 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sun 03 May
Arrived On time
Tampa (TPA) 2026-05-03T12:20
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-05-03T14:50
2026-05-03T12:18
2026-05-03T14:57
Thu 30 Apr
Departed Delayed by 42m
Tampa (TPA) 2026-04-30T12:20
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-04-30T14:50
2026-04-30T12:20
Sun 26 Apr
Arrived On time
Tampa (TPA) 2026-04-26T07:20
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-04-26T10:22
2026-04-26T07:11
2026-04-26T09:48
Sat 25 Apr
Arrived On time
Tampa (TPA) 2026-04-25T07:20
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-04-25T10:22
2026-04-25T07:15
2026-04-25T10:07
Thu 23 Apr
Arrived On time
Tampa (TPA) 2026-04-23T07:20
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-04-23T10:22
2026-04-23T07:19
2026-04-23T09:54
Mon 13 Apr
Arrived On time
Tampa (TPA) 2026-04-13T07:20
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-04-13T10:22
2026-04-13T07:12
2026-04-13T10:10
Sun 12 Apr
Arrived On time
Tampa (TPA) 2026-04-12T07:20
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-04-12T10:22
2026-04-12T07:12
2026-04-12T09:55
Fri 10 Apr
Arrived On time
Tampa (TPA) 2026-04-10T07:20
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-04-10T10:22
2026-04-10T07:16
2026-04-10T10:03
Wed 08 Apr
Scheduled On time
Tampa (TPA) 2026-04-08T07:20
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-04-08T10:22
Mon 06 Apr
Arrived Delayed by 15m
Tampa (TPA) 2026-04-06T07:20
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-04-06T10:22
2026-04-06T07:16
2026-04-06T10:37

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United Airlines Flight UA1979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA1979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 59 minutes, with the flight distance of 3472 km (2158 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA1979 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA1979 is Arrived Delayed by 29m.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA1979 flight?

All United Airlines UA1979 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA1979 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA1979 arrives at 14:50.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA1979 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA1979 arrives in Los Angeles International Airport at Terminal 7.

How many United Airlines UA1979 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA1979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .