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UA 1979 Tampa to Los Angeles Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA1979 from Tampa International Airport TPA to Los Angeles International Airport LAX is not scheduled for today July 2nd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 20th, 2026.
Check the table below for UA1979's most recent flight history:

UA 1979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 20 12:35 14:21
Landed
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May 19 14:22 16:08
Delayed
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May 18 12:47 14:25
Landed
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May 17 12:31 14:16
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May 16 12:55 14:45
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United Airlines UA 1979 Tampa to Los Angeles Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA1979 connects Tampa, United States to Los Angeles, United States, taking off from Tampa International Airport TPA and landing at Los Angeles International Airport LAX.

How long is the UA1979 flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?

The average flight time from Tampa to Los Angeles is 4 hours and 44 minutes. The flight distance is 3466 km / 2154 miles and the average flight speed is 731 km/h / 454 mph.

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

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA1979 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA1979 arriving at?

Flight UA1979 arrives at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminal 7.

When was the latest UA1979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 14:21.

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, 10% of all UA1979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 78 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 Los Angeles LAX Flights

Flight UA1979 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number VA8181

Other flights departing from Tampa TPA: AA3031, AA3880, WN1085, WN2159

Other flights arriving at Los Angeles LAX: UA1321, 3S474, OO4608, XE1067

All flights connecting Tampa TPA to Los Angeles LAX.

UA1979 United Airlines Flight: Tampa to Los Angeles Route Map

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