UA 1979 Houston to Portland Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA1979 from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH to Portland International Airport PDX is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on June 25th, 2025.
Check the table below for UA1979's most recent flight history:

UA 1979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 25 17:10 19:14
Landed
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Jun 24 17:10 18:54
Landed
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Jun 23 17:32 19:21
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Jun 22 17:00 18:57
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Jun 21 17:15 18:59
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United Airlines UA 1979 Houston to Portland Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA1979 connects Houston, United States to Portland, United States, taking off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH and landing at Portland International Airport PDX.

How long is the UA1979 flight from Houston to Portland?

The average flight time from Houston to Portland is 3 hours and 54 minutes. The flight distance is 2934 km / 1823 miles and the average flight speed is 752 km/h / 467 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA1979 Houston to Portland?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA1979 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest UA1979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, June 26th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 19:14.

How else can the flight UA1979 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL1979, UA 1979, UAL 1979.

How often is flight UA1979 delayed?

On average, 30% of all UA1979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 43 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA1979 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA1979 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 UA1979 Flight Tracker above for more details.

UA1979 and Houston IAH to Portland PDX Flights

Flight UA1979 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number TK8890

Other flights departing from Houston IAH: UA5420, UA1181, UA2716, UA1067

Other flights arriving at Portland PDX: UA1832, UA1673, AMF1967, AS9800

All flights connecting Houston IAH to Portland PDX.

UA1979 United Airlines Flight: Houston to Portland Route Map

UA1979 United Airlines Flight Map: Houston to Portland
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