UA1286 Flight Status United Airlines: San Francisco to Detroit (UAL1286)

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UA 1286 San Francisco to Detroit Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 14th, 2026). Latest flight: October 24th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

UA 1286 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines San Francisco to Detroit

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Oct 24 SFO DTW 09:26 16:39 Landed Track >
Oct 23 SFO DTW 11:07 18:12 Landed Track >
Oct 22 SFO DTW 11:00 18:05 Landed Track >
Oct 21 SFO DTW 11:31 18:29 Landed Track >
Oct 20 SFO DTW 11:08 18:04 Landed Track >
Oct 19 SFO DTW 11:07 18:04 Landed Track >
Oct 18 SFO DTW 11:16 18:19 Landed Track >
Oct 17 SFO DTW 09:27 16:43 Landed Track >
Oct 16 SFO DTW 11:10 18:29 Landed Track >
Oct 15 SFO DTW 11:40 18:47 Landed Track >

United Airlines' San Francisco–Detroit flight covers 3,337 km (2,074 mi). With 4 h 52 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 4 h 5 min, it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 24 October 2026, landed on time.

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About UA 1286

United Airlines Flight UA1286 connects San Francisco, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from San Francisco International Airport SFO and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.

Route
San Francisco International Airport SFO to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW
Distance
3,337 km (2,074 mi)
Typical flight time
4 h 5 min
On time
10 of the last 10

UA 1286 FAQ

How long is the UA1286 flight from San Francisco to Detroit?
The timetable allows 4 h 52 min. San Francisco to Detroit is 3,337 km (2,074 mi).
How often is UA1286 from San Francisco to Detroit late?
None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
When was the latest UA1286 flight from San Francisco to Detroit?
The latest UA1286 was the 09:00 (local time) departure from San Francisco on 24 October 2026; it landed 13 minutes early.
Which terminal does UA1286 use?
It usually arrives at Terminal E at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does UA1286 have?
Also listed as UAL1286 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 1286.

UA1286 and San Francisco SFO to Detroit DTW Flights

Flight UA1286 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number NZ2889

Other flights departing from San Francisco SFO: OO5456, UA1896, WN2854, F94158

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: WS1620, AA1897, 9E5397, OO3875

All flights connecting San Francisco SFO to Detroit DTW.