UA 1478 Sacramento to Houston Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA1478 from Sacramento International Airport SMF to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on July 31st, 2025.
Check the table below for UA1478's most recent flight history:

UA 1478 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 31 05:10 10:29
Landed
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Jul 30 05:22 10:38
Landed
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Jul 29 05:12 10:31
Landed
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Jul 28 05:19 10:40
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Jul 27 05:20 10:44
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United Airlines UA 1478 Sacramento to Houston Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA1478 connects Sacramento, United States to Houston, United States, taking off from Sacramento International Airport SMF and landing at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH.

How long is the UA1478 flight from Sacramento to Houston?

The average flight time from Sacramento to Houston is 3 hours and 21 minutes. The flight distance is 2586 km / 1607 miles and the average flight speed is 771 km/h / 479 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA1478 Sacramento to Houston?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA1478 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA1478 arriving at?

Flight UA1478 arrives at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal E.

When was the latest UA1478 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, July 31st, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 10:29.

How else can the flight UA1478 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL1478, UA 1478, UAL 1478.

How often is flight UA1478 delayed?

On average, 0% of all UA1478 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA1478 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA1478 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.

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United Airlines UA1478 News

UA1478 and Sacramento SMF to Houston IAH Flights

Flight UA1478 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number VA8265

Other flights departing from Sacramento SMF: WN2559, WN2138, AA1480, WN2016

Other flights arriving at Houston IAH: UA397, UA2721, UA1945, AA4048

All flights connecting Sacramento SMF to Houston IAH.

UA1478 United Airlines Flight: Sacramento to Houston Route Map

UA1478 United Airlines Flight Map: Sacramento to Houston
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