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UA 1979 Tampa to Houston Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA1979 from Tampa International Airport TPA to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 17th, 2025.
Check the table below for UA1979's most recent flight history:

UA 1979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 17 11:56 13:07
Landed
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Dec 16 11:47 12:47
Landed
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Dec 15 11:52 12:45
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Dec 14 11:51 12:50
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Dec 13 11:44 12:37
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United Airlines UA 1979 Tampa to Houston Flight Information

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

How long is the UA1979 flight from Tampa to Houston?

The average flight time from Tampa to Houston is 2 hours and 1 minute. The flight distance is 1265 km / 786 miles and the average flight speed is 628 km/h / 390 mph.

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

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

Which terminal is the flight UA1979 arriving at?

Flight UA1979 arrives at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal D.

When was the latest UA1979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 13:07.

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, 0% of all UA1979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 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.

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UA1979 and Tampa TPA to Houston IAH Flights

Flight UA1979 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers CM1723, NZ6931, VA8288

Other flights departing from Tampa TPA: AA3998, UA2674, DL2742, DL3225

Other flights arriving at Houston IAH: UA6178, UA2858, UA1527, OO5877

All flights connecting Tampa TPA to Houston IAH.

UA1979 United Airlines Flight: Tampa to Houston Route Map

UA1979 United Airlines Flight Map: Tampa to Houston
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