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UA 1079 Los Angeles to Tampa Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA1079 from Los Angeles International Airport LAX to Tampa International Airport TPA is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 1st, 2025.
Check the table below for UA1079's most recent flight history:

UA 1079 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 01 00:17 07:17
Landed
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Nov 30 00:14 07:03
Landed
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Nov 29 01:20 08:14
Landed Late
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Nov 28 00:23 07:18
Landed
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Nov 27 02:42 07:34
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United Airlines UA 1079 Los Angeles to Tampa Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA1079 connects Los Angeles, United States to Tampa, United States, taking off from Los Angeles International Airport LAX and landing at Tampa International Airport TPA.

How long is the UA1079 flight from Los Angeles to Tampa?

The average flight time from Los Angeles to Tampa is 4 hours. The flight distance is 3466 km / 2154 miles and the average flight speed is 855 km/h / 531 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA1079 Los Angeles to Tampa?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA1079 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA1079 arriving at?

Flight UA1079 arrives at Tampa International Airport (TPA) Terminal 2.

When was the latest UA1079 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 07:17.

How else can the flight UA1079 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL1079, UA 1079, UAL 1079.

How often is flight UA1079 delayed?

On average, 20% of all UA1079 flights are delayed. The average delay is 25 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA1079 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA1079 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our UA1079 Flight Tracker above for more details.

UA1079 and Los Angeles LAX to Tampa TPA Flights

Flight UA1079 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number VA8216

Other flights departing from Los Angeles LAX: AA2320, AA3316, NK1332, NK781

Other flights arriving at Tampa TPA: NK2450, NK2600, NK222, AA2488

All flights connecting Los Angeles LAX to Tampa TPA.

UA1079 United Airlines Flight: Los Angeles to Tampa Route Map

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