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UA506 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for United Airlines flight UA506 from Raleigh to San Francisco (RDU-SFO): Flight UA506 has taken off from Raleigh-Durham International Airport at 08:25, and is currently en-route to San Francisco International Airport. Estimated time of arrival is 10:37.
Fri, Oct 30
Sat, Oct 31
Sun, Nov 1
RDU-SFO

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Arrived
The flight arrived 27m early.
Raleigh(RDU)
08:21
Scheduled: 08:15, Oct 30
Raleigh-Durham International Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 6h 4m
San Francisco(SFO)
10:52
Scheduled: 11:19, Oct 30
San Francisco International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
D17
Arrival Gate
E3
Baggage
F5
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In Flight
Your flight has departed Raleigh and is expected to arrive in San Francisco at 10:37.
Raleigh(RDU)
08:25
Scheduled: 08:15, Oct 31
Raleigh-Durham International Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 6h 4m
San Francisco(SFO)
10:37
Scheduled: 11:19, Oct 31
San Francisco International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
D17
Arrival Gate
E8
Baggage
F5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Raleigh(RDU)
08:15
Scheduled: 08:15, Nov 1
Raleigh-Durham International Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 6h 4m
San Francisco(SFO)
11:19
Scheduled: 11:19, Nov 1
San Francisco International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
D20
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
5
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UA2498
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Houston (HOU) Raleigh (RDU)
Scheduled: 22:01
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UA506 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA506 flight from Raleigh to San Francisco on 10/31/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 10m. The aircraft has 166 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737 MAX 8
On-Time Departure
67 %
On-Time Arrival
100 %
Avg. Early
27 minutes
Aircraft Age
1y, 10m
Total Seats
166
Flight Distance
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UA506 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA506 flight departed on Fri, Oct 30 from RDU at approximately 08:21. This flight is expected to arrrive in SFO at 10:52.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Oct 27 Raleigh (RDU) San Francisco (SFO) B38M 08:28 10:43 Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 Raleigh (RDU) San Francisco (SFO) B38M 08:50 11:10 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Raleigh (RDU) San Francisco (SFO) B38M 08:29 10:46 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Raleigh (RDU) San Francisco (SFO) B38M 08:21 10:52 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Raleigh (RDU) San Francisco (SFO) B38M 08:25 10:37 In Flight
Sun, Nov 1 Raleigh (RDU) San Francisco (SFO) B38M 08:15 11:19 Scheduled
Mon, Nov 2 Raleigh (RDU) San Francisco (SFO) B38M 08:15 11:19 Scheduled

UA506 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA506 is 67% (Late on average 19 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 27 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 19 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
67 %
30 mins late
33 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 27 minutes
Early
100 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ua506?

    Flight ua506 has departed (status: In Flight). Departure 08:25, estimated arrival 10:37 (updated Oct 31, 2026).
  • Flight ua506 has already departed (status: In Flight). It took off at 08:25 and is estimated to arrive at 10:37.
  • Flight ua506 is scheduled to depart at 08:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:25, and the current status is In Flight (updated Oct 31, 2026).
  • Flight ua506 is scheduled to arrive at 11:19. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:37. Status is In Flight as of Oct 31, 2026.
  • For flight ua506, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is D17. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ua506 is expected at carousel F5 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ua506 is operated by United Airlines from Raleigh (RDU) to San Francisco (SFO). Typical flight time is about 6 hours 4 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight ua506 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 ua506 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (In Flight, updated Oct 31, 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 ua506 has departed from Raleigh (RDU) at 08:25 (status: In Flight).
  • Flight ua506 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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Time on arrival: Raleigh 14:19 | San Francisco 11:19

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