United Airlines UA489 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA489 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 17, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Santa Ana (SNA) to Houston (IAH). The flight is expected to depart at 9:00 AM (local time in Santa Ana, UTC-7) and land at 7:06 PM (local time in Houston, UTC-5) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 24m early
8h 6m
DEN
3h 41m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
9
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
C1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 6m
DEN
3h 44m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
9
Arrival Gate
10
Baggage
C1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 6m
DEN
3h 12m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
9
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
C1
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UA489 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA489 flight flying from Santa Ana to Houston on 10/17/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 2y. The aircraft is equipped with 200 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
97
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
11 minutes
Age
2y
Seats
200
Flight Distance
--
Economy
First
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Unknown
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width better than on 91% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Unknown
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 40% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
Unknown
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
84 cm
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width better than on 91% of flights
110°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA489
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA489 flight departed on Fri, Oct 16 from SNA at approximately 9:04 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAH at 6:42 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Oct 12 | Santa Ana (SNA) | Houston (IAH) | A21N | 9:08 AM | 6:49 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Santa Ana (SNA) | Houston (IAH) | A21N | 9:10 AM | 6:49 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 14 | Santa Ana (SNA) | Houston (IAH) | A21N | 9:12 AM | 6:55 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Santa Ana (SNA) | Houston (IAH) | A21N | 9:18 AM | 7:56 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Santa Ana (SNA) | Houston (IAH) | A21N | 9:04 AM | 6:42 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Santa Ana (SNA) | Houston (IAH) | A21N | 9:00 AM | 7:06 PM | Scheduled |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Santa Ana (SNA) | Houston (IAH) | A21N | 9:00 AM | 7:06 PM | Scheduled |
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UA489 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA489 is 97% (Late on average 9 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 11 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
97
%
Late on average
9 minutes
Early
7
%
On time
90
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
11 minutes
Early
90
%
On time
3
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ua489?
Flight ua489 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 9:00 AM, arrival 7:06 PM (updated Oct 17, 2026).Is flight ua489 on time today?
Flight ua489 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 9:00 AM, with arrival at 7:06 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ua489 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua489 is scheduled to depart at 9:00 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 9:00 AM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 17, 2026).When is flight ua489 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua489 is scheduled to arrive at 7:06 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:06 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 17, 2026.What is the gate information for flight ua489?
For flight ua489, the departure terminal is B and the boarding gate is 9. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight ua489?
After arrival, baggage for flight ua489 is expected at carousel C1 in terminal C. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight ua489 fly?
Flight ua489 is operated by United Airlines from Santa Ana (SNA) to Houston (IAH). Typical flight time is about 8 hours6 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua489?
Track flight ua489 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 ua489 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua489 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 17, 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 ua489 departed from Santa Ana?
Flight ua489 has not departed from Santa Ana (SNA) yet and is currently on schedule for 9:00 AM.
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