How long is the UA1971 flight?

The timetable allows 4 h 17 min. San Francisco to Chicago is 2,964 km (1,842 mi).

Which terminal does UA1971 use?

It usually arrives at Terminal 1 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does UA1971 have?

Also listed as UAL1971 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 1971.

UA1971 Flight Status United Airlines: San Francisco to Chicago (UAL1971)

United Airlines UA 1971

Landed 18' Late

SFO San Francisco

Scheduled: 22:45
Actual: 23:43

Terminal: 2 | Gate: D12

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time PST

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

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ORD Chicago

Scheduled: 05:02
Actual: 05:20
Delay: 18'

Terminal: 1 | Gate: C19

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time CST

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

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Landed 1h 22m ago 100%

SFO 23:43 ORD 05:20 ⁺¹

2,964 km (1,842 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 2964 km / 1842 miles · Scheduled Duration: 04:17 · Actual Duration: 03:37

This flight started in Las Vegas (LAS): UA1971 Las Vegas to San Francisco departs at 17:15 local time on Nov 8.

UA 1971 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines San Francisco to Chicago

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	SFO	ORD	23:43	05:20	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 07	SFO	ORD	22:54	04:39	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	SFO	ORD	22:54	04:42	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	SFO	ORD	23:09	04:57	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	SFO	ORD	22:54	04:37	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	SFO	ORD	23:11	04:47	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	SFO	ORD	23:13	04:47	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	SFO	ORD	23:16	04:45	Landed	Track >

United Airlines flight UA 1971 links San Francisco and Chicago, 2,964 km (1,842 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 4 h 17 min, but the flight usually takes about 3 h 40 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 58 minutes late and landed at 05:20 the next morning, 18 minutes late.

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About UA 1971

Route: San Francisco International Airport SFO to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD
Distance: 2,964 km (1,842 mi)
Typical flight time: 3 h 40 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time: 7 of the last 8
Average delay when late: 18 min

UA 1971 FAQ

How long is the UA1971 flight?: The timetable allows 4 h 17 min. San Francisco to Chicago is 2,964 km (1,842 mi).
How often is UA1971 late?: 1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 18 minutes on average.
Which days does UA1971 fly?: Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does UA1971 use?: It usually arrives at Terminal 1 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does UA1971 have?: Also listed as UAL1971 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 1971.

UA1971 and San Francisco SFO to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight UA1971 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AC4200, NZ9303, VA8101

Other flights departing from San Francisco SFO: UA1389, UA917, UA412

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: UA141, UA218, AA2475

All flights connecting San Francisco SFO to Chicago ORD.