UA1278 Flight Status United Airlines: Fort Lauderdale to Houston (UAL1278)
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UA 1278 Fort Lauderdale to Houston Flight Status
Not scheduled today (November 14th, 2026). Latest flight: September 7th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
UA 1278 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines Fort Lauderdale to Houston
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07 | FLL | IAH | 09:16 | 10:35 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 06 | FLL | IAH | 11:50 | 12:59 | Delayed | Track > |
| Sep 05 | FLL | IAH | 09:48 | 11:03 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 04 | FLL | IAH | 09:10 | 10:34 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 03 | FLL | IAH | 09:08 | 10:23 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 02 | FLL | IAH | 09:41 | 10:51 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 01 | FLL | IAH | 09:05 | 10:27 | Landed | Track > |
| Aug 31 | FLL | IAH | 09:07 | 10:24 | Landed | Track > |
| Aug 30 | FLL | IAH | 09:04 | 10:17 | Landed | Track > |
| Aug 29 | FLL | IAH | 09:52 | 11:08 | Landed Late | Track > |
United Airlines flight UA 1278 links Fort Lauderdale and Houston, 1,551 km (964 mi) apart. With 2 h 50 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 2 h 15 min, it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 7 September 2026, landed on time.
About UA 1278
United Airlines Flight UA1278 connects Fort Lauderdale, United States to Houston, United States, taking off from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL and landing at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH.
- Route
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH
- Distance
- 1,551 km (964 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 2 h 15 min
- On time
- 8 of the last 9
- Average delay when late
- 18 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 1
UA 1278 FAQ
- How long is the UA1278 flight from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?
- The timetable allows 2 h 50 min. Fort Lauderdale to Houston is 1,551 km (964 mi).
- How often is UA1278 from Fort Lauderdale to Houston late?
- 1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 18 minutes on average.
- When was the latest UA1278 flight from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?
- The latest UA1278 was the 09:00 (local time) departure from Fort Lauderdale on 7 September 2026; it landed 15 minutes early.
- Which terminal does UA1278 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does UA1278 have?
- Also listed as UAL1278 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 1278.
UA1278 and Fort Lauderdale FLL to Houston IAH Flights
Flight UA1278 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers AD7058, NZ6622
Other flights departing from Fort Lauderdale FLL: WN2283, TI1041
Other flights arriving at Houston IAH: OH5055, G74585, G74597
All flights connecting Fort Lauderdale FLL to Houston IAH.