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UA1280 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA1280 flight operated by United Airlines on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Houston (IAH) to San Jose (SJO). The flight is expected to depart at 16:57 and land at 20:08
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
HOU-SJO

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En route
Your flight has departed Houston and is expected to arrive in San Jose at 20:25.
Houston(IAH)
17:14
Scheduled: 16:57, Nov 11
George Bush Intercontinental Airport E
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 42m
San Jose(SJO)
20:25
Scheduled: 20:39, Nov 11
Juan Santamaría International Airport M
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C5
Arrival Gate
A10
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Houston(IAH)
16:57
Scheduled: 16:57, Nov 12
George Bush Intercontinental Airport E
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 42m
San Jose(SJO)
20:08
Scheduled: 20:39, Nov 12
Juan Santamaría International Airport M
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C10
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Houston(IAH)
16:57
Scheduled: 16:57, Nov 13
George Bush Intercontinental Airport E
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 42m
San Jose(SJO)
20:39
Scheduled: 20:39, Nov 13
Juan Santamaría International Airport M
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Monterrey (MTY) Houston (HOU)
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UA1280 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA1280 flight flying from Houston to San Jose on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 17y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 166 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
63 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
4 minutes
Age
17y, 11m
Seats
166
Flight Distance
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Flight History for UA1280

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA1280 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from IAH at approximately 17:14. This flight is expected to arrrive in SJO at 20:25.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Houston (IAH) San Jose (SJO) 738 17:37 20:46 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Houston (IAH) San Jose (SJO) 738 17:47 20:59 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Houston (IAH) San Jose (SJO) 738 17:35 20:46 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Houston (IAH) San Jose (SJO) 738 17:17 20:32 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Houston (IAH) San Jose (SJO) 738 17:14 20:25 En route
Thu, Nov 12 Houston (IAH) San Jose (SJO) 738 16:57 20:08 Scheduled
Fri, Nov 13 Houston (IAH) San Jose (SJO) 738 16:57 20:39 Scheduled

UA1280 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA1280 is 63% (Late on average 27 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 4 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63 %
Late on average 27 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
33 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 4 minutes
Early
53 %
On time
43 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ua1280?

    Flight ua1280 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 16:57, arrival 20:39 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ua1280 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 16:57, with arrival at 20:39. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua1280 is scheduled to depart at 16:57. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:57, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ua1280 is scheduled to arrive at 20:39. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:08. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight ua1280, the departure terminal is E and the boarding gate is C10. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ua1280 is operated by United Airlines from Houston (IAH) to San Jose (SJO). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 42 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight ua1280 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ua1280 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ua1280 has not departed from Houston (IAH) yet and is currently on schedule for 16:57.
  • Flight ua1280 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Arrival Info: San Jose Weather & Current Time

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Time on arrival: Houston 20:08 | San Jose 20:08

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