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UA1280 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for United Airlines flight UA1280 from Houston to San Jose (IAH-SJO): Flights for Nov 11, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 16:57 from IAH and an expected arrival at 20:07 at SJO .
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
HOU-SJO

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Arrived
The flight arrived 7m early.
Houston(IAH)
17:17
Scheduled: 16:57, Nov 10
George Bush Intercontinental Airport E
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 42m
San Jose(SJO)
20:32
Scheduled: 20:39, Nov 10
Juan Santamaría International Airport M
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C12
Arrival Gate
A11
Baggage
4
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Houston(IAH)
16:57
Scheduled: 16:57, Nov 11
George Bush Intercontinental Airport E
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 42m
San Jose(SJO)
20:07
Scheduled: 20:39, Nov 11
Juan Santamaría International Airport M
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C15
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Houston(IAH)
16:57
Scheduled: 16:57, Nov 12
George Bush Intercontinental Airport E
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 42m
San Jose(SJO)
20:39
Scheduled: 20:39, Nov 12
Juan Santamaría International Airport M
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C10
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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UA1280 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA1280 flight from Houston to San Jose on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 21y. The aircraft has 166 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
On-Time Departure
60 %
On-Time Arrival
97 %
Avg. Early
3 minutes
Aircraft Age
21y
Total Seats
166
Flight Distance
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UA1280 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA1280 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from IAH at approximately 17:17. This flight is expected to arrrive in SJO at 20:32.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Houston (IAH) San Jose (SJO) 738 17:39 20:44 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Houston (IAH) San Jose (SJO) 738 17:37 20:46 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Houston (IAH) San Jose (SJO) 738 17:47 20:59 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Houston (IAH) San Jose (SJO) 738 17:35 20:46 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Houston (IAH) San Jose (SJO) 738 17:17 20:32 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Houston (IAH) San Jose (SJO) 738 16:57 20:07 Scheduled
Thu, Nov 12 Houston (IAH) San Jose (SJO) 738 16:57 20:39 Scheduled

UA1280 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA1280 is 60% (Late on average 28 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 3 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60 %
Late on average 28 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
60 %
30 mins late
37 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 3 minutes
Early
50 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ua1280?

    Flight ua1280 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 16:57, arrival 20:39 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ua1280 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 16:57, with arrival at 20:39. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua1280 is scheduled to depart at 16:57. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:57, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ua1280 is scheduled to arrive at 20:39. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:07. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight ua1280, the departure terminal is E and the boarding gate is C15. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ua1280 is operated by United Airlines from Houston (IAH) to San Jose (SJO). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 42 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight ua1280 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 ua1280 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 11, 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 ua1280 has not departed from Houston (IAH) yet and is currently on schedule for 16:57.
  • Flight ua1280 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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Time on arrival: Houston 20:07 | San Jose 20:07

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