United Airlines UA4978 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA4978 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Lubbock (LBB) to Houston (IAH). The flight is expected to depart at 4:50 PM and land at 6:01 PM .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3m early
1h 51m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
B52
Baggage
C9
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 51m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
B51
Baggage
C9
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 51m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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UA4978 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA4978 flight flying from Lubbock to Houston on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer RJ 135/140/145. This aircraft has been in service for 20y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 50 seats.
Embraer RJ 135/140/145
Punctuality (Departure)
87
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
24 minutes
Age
20y, 6m
Seats
50
Flight Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Snacks
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
1-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 20% of flights
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Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA4978
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA4978 flight departed on Mon, Oct 19 from LBB at approximately 5:30 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAH at 6:38 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Oct 15 | Lubbock (LBB) | Houston (IAH) | E45X | 4:56 PM | 6:18 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Lubbock (LBB) | Houston (IAH) | E45X | 5:00 PM | 6:10 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Hartford (BDL) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | E45X | 6:00 PM | 7:02 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Lubbock (LBB) | Houston (IAH) | E45X | 5:10 PM | 6:20 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Lubbock (LBB) | Houston (IAH) | E45X | 5:30 PM | 6:38 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Lubbock (LBB) | Houston (IAH) | E45X | 4:50 PM | 6:01 PM | Scheduled |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Lubbock (LBB) | Houston (IAH) | ERJ | 4:50 PM | 6:41 PM | Scheduled |
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UA4978 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA4978 is 87% (Late on average 13 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 24 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
13 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
83
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
24 minutes
Early
93
%
On time
0
%
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 ua4978?
Flight ua4978 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 4:50 PM, arrival 6:41 PM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight ua4978 on time today?
Flight ua4978 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 4:50 PM, with arrival at 6:41 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ua4978 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua4978 is scheduled to depart at 4:50 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 4:50 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight ua4978 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua4978 is scheduled to arrive at 6:41 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:01 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the baggage carousel number for flight ua4978?
After arrival, baggage for flight ua4978 is expected at carousel C9 in terminal C. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight ua4978 fly?
Flight ua4978 is operated by United Airlines from Lubbock (LBB) to Houston (IAH). Typical flight time is about 1 hour51 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua4978?
Track flight ua4978 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 ua4978 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua4978 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 22, 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 ua4978 departed from Lubbock?
Flight ua4978 has not departed from Lubbock (LBB) yet and is currently on schedule for 4:50 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight ua4978?
Flight ua4978 usually flies a Embraer RJ 135/140/145 with seat layout 1-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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