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UA1278 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA1278 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Columbus (CMH). The flight is expected to depart at 09:46 (local time in Sacramento, UTC-7) and arrive at 20:34 (local time in Columbus, UTC-4) .
Wed, Oct 21
Thu, Oct 22
Fri, Oct 23
SAC-CMH

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 30m early
Sacramento(SMF)
09:48
Scheduled: 09:41, Oct 21
Sacramento International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 53m
ORD
2h 41m
Columbus(CMH)
20:04
Scheduled: 20:34, Oct 21
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A16
Arrival Gate
B35
Baggage
2
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SAC-CMH

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sacramento(SMF)
09:46
Scheduled: 09:46, Oct 22
Sacramento International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 48m
ORD
2h 43m
Columbus(CMH)
20:34
Scheduled: 20:34, Oct 22
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A16
Arrival Gate
B35
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sacramento(SMF)
09:41
Scheduled: 09:41, Oct 23
Sacramento International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 53m
ORD
2h 4m
Columbus(CMH)
20:34
Scheduled: 20:34, Oct 23
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
2
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Sacramento

UA1519
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Chicago (CHI) Sacramento (SAC)
Scheduled: 18:48
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19m early
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UA1278 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA1278 flight from Sacramento to Columbus on 10/22/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 26y, 1m. The aircraft has 166 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
86 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
79 %
Late on average
13 minutes
Age
26y, 1m
Seats
166
Flight Distance
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Flight History for UA1278

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA1278 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from SMF at approximately 09:48. This flight is expected to arrrive in CMH at 20:04.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 17 Sacramento (SMF) Columbus (CMH) 738 10:11 20:52 Arrived
Sun, Oct 18 Sacramento (SMF) Columbus (CMH) 738 09:46 20:15 Arrived
Mon, Oct 19 Sacramento (SMF) Columbus (CMH) 319 09:52 20:41 Arrived
Tue, Oct 20 Sacramento (SMF) Columbus (CMH) 738 09:54 20:00 Arrived
Wed, Oct 21 Sacramento (SMF) Columbus (CMH) 319 09:48 20:04 Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 Sacramento (SMF) Columbus (CMH) 738 09:46 20:34 Scheduled
Fri, Oct 23 Sacramento (SMF) Columbus (CMH) 319 09:41 20:34 Scheduled

UA1278 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA1278 is 86% (Late on average 13 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 79% (Late on average 13 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
86 %
Late on average 13 minutes
Early
4 %
On time
82 %
30 mins late
11 %
60 mins late
4 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
79 %
Late on average 13 minutes
Early
57 %
On time
21 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
4 %
90 mins late
11 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ua1278?

    Flight ua1278 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 09:46, arrival 20:34 (updated Oct 22, 2026).
  • Flight ua1278 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 09:46, with arrival at 20:34. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua1278 is scheduled to depart at 09:46. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:46, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 2026).
  • Flight ua1278 is scheduled to arrive at 20:34. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:34. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 2026.
  • For flight ua1278, the departure terminal is A and the boarding gate is A16. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ua1278 is operated by United Airlines from Sacramento (SMF) to Columbus (CMH). Typical flight time is about 7 hours 48 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight ua1278 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 ua1278 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 22, 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 ua1278 has not departed from Sacramento (SMF) yet and is currently on schedule for 09:46.
  • Flight ua1278 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: Columbus Weather & Current Time

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4°C - 22°C
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3 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Sacramento 17:34 | Columbus 20:34

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