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UA1278 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA1278 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 4, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Columbus (CMH). The flight is expected to depart at 9:41 AM (local time in Sacramento, UTC-7) and land at 8:34 PM (local time in Columbus, UTC-4) .
Sat, Oct 3
Sun, Oct 4
Mon, Oct 5
SAC-CMH

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 14m early
Sacramento(SMF)
9:54 AM
Scheduled: 9:41 AM, Oct 3
Sacramento International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h 11m
ORD
2h 53m
Columbus(CMH)
8:38 PM
Scheduled: 8:52 PM, Oct 3
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A16
Arrival Gate
B36
Baggage
2
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SAC-CMH

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sacramento(SMF)
9:41 AM
Scheduled: 9:41 AM, Oct 4
Sacramento International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 53m
ORD
2h 50m
Columbus(CMH)
8:34 PM
Scheduled: 8:34 PM, Oct 4
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sacramento(SMF)
9:41 AM
Scheduled: 9:41 AM, Oct 5
Sacramento International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 53m
ORD
2h 4m
Columbus(CMH)
8:34 PM
Scheduled: 8:34 PM, Oct 5
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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UA1278 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA1278 flight flying from Sacramento to Columbus on 10/4/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 166 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
67 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
67 %
Late on average
18 minutes
Age
10y, 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 Sat, Oct 3 from SMF at approximately 9:54 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in CMH at 8:38 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Sep 29 Sacramento (SMF) Columbus (CMH) 738 9:47 AM 8:30 PM Arrived
Wed, Sep 30 Sacramento (SMF) Columbus (CMH) 738 9:49 AM 8:26 PM Arrived
Thu, Oct 1 Sacramento (SMF) Columbus (CMH) 320 10:25 AM 9:13 PM Arrived
Fri, Oct 2 Sacramento (SMF) Columbus (CMH) 738 9:51 AM 8:33 PM Arrived
Sat, Oct 3 Sacramento (SMF) Columbus (CMH) B39M 9:54 AM 8:38 PM Arrived
Sun, Oct 4 Sacramento (SMF) Columbus (CMH) 738 9:41 AM 8:34 PM Scheduled
Mon, Oct 5 Sacramento (SMF) Columbus (CMH) 738 9:41 AM 8:34 PM Scheduled

UA1278 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA1278 is 67% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 67% (Late on average 18 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
67 %
30 mins late
22 %
60 mins late
11 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 18 minutes
Early
67 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
11 %
60 mins late
11 %
90 mins late
11 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ua1278?

    Flight ua1278 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 9:41 AM, arrival 8:34 PM (updated Oct 4, 2026).
  • Flight ua1278 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 9:41 AM, with arrival at 8:34 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua1278 is scheduled to depart at 9:41 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 9:41 AM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 4, 2026).
  • Flight ua1278 is scheduled to arrive at 8:34 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 8:34 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 4, 2026.
  • Flight ua1278 is operated by United Airlines from Sacramento (SMF) to Columbus (CMH). Typical flight time is about 7 hours53 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • 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 4, 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 9:41 AM.
  • 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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3 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Sacramento 17:34 | Columbus 20:34

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