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| Apr 29 | ORD | SAT | 20:57 | 23:28 |
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| Apr 28 | ORD | SAT | 20:09 | 22:42 |
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| Apr 27 | ORD | SAT | 21:02 | 23:38 |
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| Apr 26 | ORD | SAT | 20:17 | 22:41 |
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| Apr 24 | ORD | SAT | 20:48 | 23:11 |
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| Apr 23 | ORD | SAT | 23:25 | 01:49 |
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| Apr 22 | ORD | SAT | 20:08 | 22:23 |
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| Apr 21 | ORD | SAT | 20:43 | 22:58 |
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| Apr 20 | ORD | SAT | 20:57 | 23:34 |
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| Apr 19 | ORD | SAT | 20:19 | 22:42 |
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United Airlines Flight UA1278 connects Chicago, United States to San Antonio, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at San Antonio International Airport SAT.
How long is the UA1278 flight from Chicago to San Antonio?
The average flight time from Chicago to San Antonio is 2 hours and 26 minutes. The flight distance is 1677 km / 1042 miles and the average flight speed is 691 km/h / 429 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA1278 Chicago to San Antonio?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA1278 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight UA1278 arriving at?
Flight UA1278 arrives at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) Terminal B.
When was the latest UA1278 flight?
The latest flight took off on Thursday, April 30th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 23:28.
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, 50% of all UA1278 flights are delayed. The average delay is 58 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 AC4280, EK6296, LH8992, NH6516
Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA2607, UA4415, UA3527, AA5555
Other flights arriving at San Antonio SAT: UA1110, Y41754, NK355, UA4023
All flights connecting Chicago ORD to San Antonio SAT.