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UA5256 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA5256 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 28, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO). The flight is expected to depart at 16:10 and arrive at 16:56 .
Tue, Oct 27
Wed, Oct 28
Thu, Oct 29
SBA-SFO

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 9m early
Santa Barbara(SBA)
16:45
Scheduled: 16:10, Oct 27
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
San Francisco(SFO)
17:31
Scheduled: 17:40, Oct 27
San Francisco International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
F5
Baggage
F6
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SBA-SFO

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Santa Barbara(SBA)
16:10
Scheduled: 16:10, Oct 28
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
San Francisco(SFO)
16:56
Scheduled: 17:40, Oct 28
San Francisco International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
F6
Baggage
6
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SBA-SFO

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Santa Barbara(SBA)
16:10
Scheduled: 16:10, Oct 29
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
San Francisco(SFO)
17:40
Scheduled: 17:40, Oct 29
San Francisco International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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UA5464
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San Francisco (SFO) Santa Barbara (SBA)
Scheduled: 15:28
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UA5256 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA5256 flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco on 10/28/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Embraer 175. This aircraft has been in service for 10m. The aircraft has 76 seats.
flight status
Embraer 175
Punctuality (Departure)
67 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
10m
Seats
76
Flight Distance
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Flight History for UA5256

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA5256 flight departed on Tue, Oct 27 from SBA at approximately 16:45. This flight is expected to arrrive in SFO at 17:31.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 23 Santa Barbara (SBA) San Francisco (SFO) E75L 16:40 17:47 Arrived
Sat, Oct 24 Santa Barbara (SBA) San Francisco (SFO) E75L 16:44 17:37 Arrived
Sun, Oct 25 Santa Barbara (SBA) San Francisco (SFO) E75L 16:47 17:38 Arrived
Mon, Oct 26 Santa Barbara (SBA) San Francisco (SFO) E75L 16:18 17:05 Arrived
Tue, Oct 27 Santa Barbara (SBA) San Francisco (SFO) E75L 16:45 17:31 Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 Santa Barbara (SBA) San Francisco (SFO) E75L 16:10 16:56 Scheduled
Thu, Oct 29 Santa Barbara (SBA) San Francisco (SFO) E75L 16:10 17:40 Scheduled

UA5256 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA5256 is 67% (Late on average 34 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 34 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
67 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
67 %
On time
20 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ua5256?

    Flight ua5256 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 16:10, arrival 17:40 (updated Oct 28, 2026).
  • Flight ua5256 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 16:10, with arrival at 17:40. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua5256 is scheduled to depart at 16:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:10, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 28, 2026).
  • Flight ua5256 is scheduled to arrive at 17:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:56. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 28, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ua5256 is expected at carousel 6 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ua5256 is operated by United Airlines from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 30 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight ua5256 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 ua5256 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 28, 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 ua5256 has not departed from Santa Barbara (SBA) yet and is currently on schedule for 16:10.
  • Flight ua5256 usually flies a Embraer 175 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Santa Barbara 16:56 | San Francisco 16:56

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