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UA1973 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for United Airlines flight UA1973 from New Orleans to San Francisco (MSY-SFO): Flights for Sep 25, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 08:05 from MSY and an expected arrival at 10:01 at SFO .
Thu, Sep 24
Fri, Sep 25
Sat, Sep 26
MSY-SFO

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Arrived
The flight arrived 29m early.
New Orleans(MSY)
08:14
Scheduled: 08:05, Sep 24
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 39m
San Francisco(SFO)
10:15
Scheduled: 10:44, Sep 24
San Francisco International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C12
Arrival Gate
E2
Baggage
F5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
New Orleans(MSY)
08:05
Scheduled: 08:05, Sep 25
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 39m
San Francisco(SFO)
10:01
Scheduled: 10:44, Sep 25
San Francisco International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C11
Arrival Gate
E12
Baggage
5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
New Orleans(MSY)
08:05
Scheduled: 08:05, Sep 26
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 39m
San Francisco(SFO)
10:44
Scheduled: 10:44, Sep 26
San Francisco International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
5
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UA1244
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San Francisco (SFO) New Orleans (MSY)
Scheduled: 22:51
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UA1973 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA1973 flight from New Orleans to San Francisco on 9/25/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-900. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 8m. The aircraft has 179 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-900
On-Time Departure
70 %
On-Time Arrival
87 %
Avg. Delay
0 minutes
Aircraft Age
7y, 8m
Total Seats
179
Flight Distance
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UA1973 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA1973 flight departed on Thu, Sep 24 from MSY at approximately 08:14. This flight is expected to arrrive in SFO at 10:15.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Sep 17 San Francisco (SFO) Vancouver (YVR) 738 22:16 00:11 Arrived
Fri, Sep 18 San Francisco (SFO) Vancouver (YVR) 738 21:09 23:01 Arrived
Sun, Sep 20 San Francisco (SFO) Vancouver (YVR) 738 23:36 01:21 Arrived
Mon, Sep 21 San Francisco (SFO) Vancouver (YVR) 738 21:10 22:59 Arrived
Thu, Sep 24 New Orleans (MSY) San Francisco (SFO) B39M 08:14 10:15 Arrived
Fri, Sep 25 New Orleans (MSY) San Francisco (SFO) B39M 08:05 10:01 Scheduled
Sat, Sep 26 New Orleans (MSY) San Francisco (SFO) B39M 08:05 10:44 Scheduled

UA1973 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA1973 is 70% (Late on average 28 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 28 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
57 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ua1973?

    Flight ua1973 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 08:05, arrival 10:44 (updated Sep 25, 2026).
  • Flight ua1973 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 08:05, with arrival at 10:44. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua1973 is scheduled to depart at 08:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:05, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Sep 25, 2026).
  • Flight ua1973 is scheduled to arrive at 10:44. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:01. Status is Scheduled as of Sep 25, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ua1973 is expected at carousel 5 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ua1973 is operated by United Airlines from New Orleans (MSY) to San Francisco (SFO). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 39 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight ua1973 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 ua1973 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Sep 25, 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 ua1973 has not departed from New Orleans (MSY) yet and is currently on schedule for 08:05.
  • Flight ua1973 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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