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UA1281 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA1281 flight operated by United Airlines on Nov 9, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN). The flight is expected to depart at 3:45 PM (local time in Denver, UTC-7) and land at 4:44 PM (local time in San Diego, UTC-8) .
Sun, Nov 8
Mon, Nov 9
DEN-SAN

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Denver(DEN)
3:45 PM
Scheduled: 3:45 PM, Nov 8
Denver International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 30m
San Diego(SAN)
4:44 PM
Scheduled: 5:15 PM, Nov 8
San Diego International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
7,8
Boarding Gate
A17
Arrival Gate
45
Baggage
6
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DEN-SAN

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Denver(DEN)
3:45 PM
Scheduled: 3:45 PM, Nov 9
Denver International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 30m
San Diego(SAN)
4:44 PM
Scheduled: 5:15 PM, Nov 9
San Diego International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
7,8
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
44
Baggage
6
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UA1281 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA1281 flight flying from Denver to San Diego on 11/9/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-900. This aircraft has been in service for 14y. The aircraft is equipped with 179 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-900
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
80 %
Late on average
7 minutes
Age
14y
Seats
179
Flight Distance
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Flight History for UA1281

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA1281 flight departed on Sun, Nov 8 from DEN at approximately 3:45 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in SAN at 4:44 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Nov 3 Denver (DEN) San Diego (SAN) 739 3:55 PM 5:01 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Denver (DEN) San Diego (SAN) 739 3:57 PM 4:56 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Denver (DEN) San Diego (SAN) 739 4:38 PM 5:34 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Denver (DEN) San Diego (SAN) 739 3:58 PM 4:45 PM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Denver (DEN) San Diego (SAN) 739 4:10 PM 4:57 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Denver (DEN) San Diego (SAN) 739 3:45 PM 4:44 PM Scheduled
Mon, Nov 9 Denver (DEN) San Diego (SAN) 739 3:45 PM 4:44 PM Scheduled

UA1281 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA1281 is 73% (Late on average 34 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 7 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 34 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
13 %
90 mins late
10 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 7 minutes
Early
70 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ua1281?

    Flight ua1281 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 3:45 PM, arrival 5:15 PM (updated Nov 9, 2026).
  • Flight ua1281 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 3:45 PM, with arrival at 5:15 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua1281 is scheduled to depart at 3:45 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 3:45 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 9, 2026).
  • Flight ua1281 is scheduled to arrive at 5:15 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 4:44 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 9, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ua1281 is expected at carousel 6 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ua1281 is operated by United Airlines from Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN). Typical flight time is about 2 hours30 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight ua1281 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 ua1281 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 9, 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 ua1281 has not departed from Denver (DEN) yet and is currently on schedule for 3:45 PM.
  • Flight ua1281 usually flies a Boeing 737-900 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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