| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Sep 26 | ORD | CMH | 21:00 | 20:52 |
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| Sep 25 | ORD | CMH | 18:19 | 20:06 |
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| Sep 24 | ORD | CMH | 18:15 | 20:08 |
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United Airlines Flight UA1278 connects Chicago, United States to Columbus, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Port Columbus International Airport CMH.
How long is the UA1278 flight from Chicago to Columbus?
The average flight time from Chicago to Columbus is 50 minutes. The flight distance is 475 km / 295 miles and the average flight speed is 481 km/h / 299 mph.
How many UA1278 flights are operated per week?
3 flights per week. The flight UA1278 is operated on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA1278 Chicago to Columbus?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA1278 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest UA1278 flight?
The latest flight took off on Sunday, September 27th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 20:52.
How else can the flight UA1278 be referenced as?
This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL1278, UA 1278, UAL 1278.
How often is flight UA1278 delayed?
On average, 0% of all UA1278 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA1278 flight or baggage issues?
If your UA1278 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 UA1278 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Flight UA1278 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers CM1788, LX3178, NH7422, NZ2205
Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA1568, UA1776, UA1382, UA2362
Other flights arriving at Columbus CMH: F92757, MX208, YX5838, QK8755
All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Columbus CMH.