United Airlines UA1261 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA1261 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 23, 2026 is scheduled to fly from San Antonio (SAT) to New York (EWR). The flight is expected to depart at 12:50 PM (local time in San Antonio, UTC-5) and land at 5:18 PM (local time in New York, UTC-4) .
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En route
Your flight has departed San Antonio and is expected to arrive in New York at 5:24 PM.
3h 49m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B7
Arrival Gate
A18
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 49m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B7
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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New York (NYC)
San Antonio (SAT)
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Scheduled: 11:41 AM
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UA1261 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA1261 flight flying from San Antonio to New York on 10/23/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 166 seats.
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
90
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Late on average
3 minutes
Age
2y, 4m
Seats
166
Flight Distance
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Economy
First
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 83% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA1261
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA1261 flight departed on Thu, Oct 22 from SAT at approximately 12:56 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in EWR at 5:24 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 16 | San Antonio (SAT) | New York (EWR) | B38M | 4:01 PM | 9:13 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | San Antonio (SAT) | New York (EWR) | 739 | 12:56 PM | 5:26 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | San Antonio (SAT) | New York (EWR) | 739 | 12:49 PM | 5:17 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | San Antonio (SAT) | New York (EWR) | 739 | 12:57 PM | 5:17 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | San Antonio (SAT) | New York (EWR) | 739 | 1:13 PM | 5:40 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | San Antonio (SAT) | New York (EWR) | 739 | 12:56 PM | 5:24 PM | En route |
| Fri, Oct 23 | San Antonio (SAT) | New York (EWR) | B38M | 12:50 PM | 5:18 PM | Scheduled |
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UA1261 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA1261 is 90% (Late on average 26 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 3 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90
%
Late on average
26 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
87
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
7
%
Canceled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Late on average
3 minutes
Early
87
%
On time
7
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
7
%
Canceled
1
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ua1261?
Flight ua1261 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 12:50 PM, arrival 5:39 PM (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight ua1261 on time today?
Flight ua1261 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 12:50 PM, with arrival at 5:39 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ua1261 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua1261 is scheduled to depart at 12:50 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:50 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight ua1261 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua1261 is scheduled to arrive at 5:39 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:18 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 23, 2026.What is the gate information for flight ua1261?
For flight ua1261, the departure terminal is B and the boarding gate is B7. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight ua1261 fly?
Flight ua1261 is operated by United Airlines from San Antonio (SAT) to New York (EWR). Typical flight time is about 3 hours49 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua1261?
Track flight ua1261 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 flight ua1261 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua1261 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 23, 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.Has flight ua1261 departed from San Antonio?
Flight ua1261 has not departed from San Antonio (SAT) yet and is currently on schedule for 12:50 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight ua1261?
Flight ua1261 usually flies a Boeing 737 MAX 8 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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