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UA481 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA481 flight operated by United Airlines on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Raleigh (RDU). The flight is expected to depart at 7:25 AM (local time in San Francisco, UTC-8) and land at 3:01 PM (local time in Raleigh, UTC-5) .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
SFO-RDU

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En route
Your flight has departed San Francisco and is expected to arrive in Raleigh at 4:35 PM.
San Francisco(SFO)
8:59 AM
Scheduled: 8:15 AM, Nov 11
San Francisco Intl. Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 2m
Raleigh(RDU)
4:35 PM
Scheduled: 4:17 PM, Nov 11
Raleigh-Durham International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
F16
Arrival Gate
D17
Baggage
4
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SFO-RDU

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
San Francisco(SFO)
7:25 AM
Scheduled: 7:25 AM, Nov 12
San Francisco Intl. Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 2m
Raleigh(RDU)
3:01 PM
Scheduled: 3:27 PM, Nov 12
Raleigh-Durham International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E3
Arrival Gate
D17
Baggage
4
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
San Francisco(SFO)
7:25 AM
Scheduled: 7:25 AM, Nov 13
San Francisco Intl. Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 2m
Raleigh(RDU)
3:27 PM
Scheduled: 3:27 PM, Nov 13
Raleigh-Durham International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
D17
Baggage
4
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UA481 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA481 flight flying from San Francisco to Raleigh on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 3y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 166 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
76 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
9 minutes
Age
3y, 10m
Seats
166
Flight Distance
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Flight History for UA481

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA481 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from SFO at approximately 8:59 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in RDU at 4:35 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 San Francisco (SFO) Raleigh (RDU) B38M 7:49 AM 3:30 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 San Francisco (SFO) Raleigh (RDU) B38M 7:42 AM 3:24 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 San Francisco (SFO) Raleigh (RDU) B38M 7:43 AM 3:18 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 San Francisco (SFO) Raleigh (RDU) B38M 8:18 AM 3:52 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 San Francisco (SFO) Raleigh (RDU) B38M 8:59 AM 4:35 PM En route
Thu, Nov 12 San Francisco (SFO) Raleigh (RDU) B38M 7:25 AM 3:01 PM Scheduled
Fri, Nov 13 San Francisco (SFO) Raleigh (RDU) B38M 7:25 AM 3:27 PM Scheduled

UA481 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA481 is 76% (Late on average 17 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 9 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
76 %
Late on average 17 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
76 %
30 mins late
24 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 9 minutes
Early
76 %
On time
24 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ua481?

    Flight ua481 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 7:25 AM, arrival 3:27 PM (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ua481 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 7:25 AM, with arrival at 3:27 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua481 is scheduled to depart at 7:25 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 7:25 AM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ua481 is scheduled to arrive at 3:27 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 3:01 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight ua481, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is E3. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ua481 is expected at carousel 4 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ua481 is operated by United Airlines from San Francisco (SFO) to Raleigh (RDU). Typical flight time is about 5 hours2 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight ua481 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 ua481 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 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 ua481 has not departed from San Francisco (SFO) yet and is currently on schedule for 7:25 AM.
  • Flight ua481 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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