UA1278 Flight Status United Airlines: Chicago to Columbus (UAL1278)
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UA 1278 Chicago to Columbus Flight Status
Not scheduled today (November 14th, 2026). Latest flight: October 23rd, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
- This flight started in Sacramento (SMF): UA1278 Sacramento to Chicago departs at 09:41 local time on Oct 23.
UA 1278 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines Chicago to Columbus
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | ORD | CMH | 19:33 | 21:22 | Delayed | Track > |
| Oct 22 | ORD | CMH | 18:13 | 20:02 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 21 | ORD | CMH | 18:13 | 20:04 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 20 | ORD | CMH | 18:13 | 20:02 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 19 | ORD | CMH | 18:47 | 20:43 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 18 | ORD | CMH | 18:29 | 20:16 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 17 | ORD | CMH | 19:02 | 20:54 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 16 | ORD | CMH | 20:23 | 20:34 | Unknown | Track > |
| Oct 15 | ORD | CMH | 18:27 | 20:12 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 14 | ORD | CMH | 21:18 | 20:34 | En-Route | Track > |
United Airlines flight UA 1278 links Chicago and Columbus, 475 km (295 mi) apart. With 1 h 35 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 50 min, it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight was scheduled on 23 October 2026.
About UA 1278
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.
- Distance
- 475 km (295 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 50 min
- On time
- 7 of the last 7
UA 1278 FAQ
- How long is the UA1278 flight from Chicago to Columbus?
- The timetable allows 1 h 35 min. Chicago to Columbus is 475 km (295 mi).
- How often is UA1278 from Chicago to Columbus late?
- None of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest UA1278 flight from Chicago to Columbus?
- The latest UA1278 was the 17:59 (local time) departure from Chicago on 22 October 2026; it landed 32 minutes early.
- What other flight numbers does UA1278 have?
- Also listed as UAL1278 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 1278.
UA1278 and Chicago ORD to Columbus CMH Flights
Flight UA1278 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers CM1788, LX3178, NZ2211
Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA1583, OO6493, TP244
Other flights arriving at Columbus CMH: WN4750, AS1640, AA3330, WN4609
All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Columbus CMH.