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| Jan 05 | MSY | SFO | 20:05 | 17:14 |
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| Jan 04 | MSY | SFO | 15:09 | 17:44 |
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| Jan 02 | MSY | SFO | 16:38 | 19:12 |
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| Jan 01 | MSY | SFO | 14:22 | 16:53 |
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| Dec 31 | MSY | SFO | 14:18 | 16:36 |
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| Dec 30 | MSY | SFO | 14:17 | 16:41 |
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| Dec 29 | MSY | SFO | 14:25 | 16:57 |
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| Dec 28 | MSY | SFO | 14:18 | 16:42 |
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| Dec 26 | MSY | SFO | 15:22 | 17:57 |
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| Dec 24 | MSY | SFO | 14:23 | 16:38 |
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United Airlines Flight UA638 connects New Orleans, United States to San Francisco, United States, taking off from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY and landing at San Francisco International Airport SFO.
How long is the UA638 flight from New Orleans to San Francisco?
The average flight time from New Orleans to San Francisco is 4 hours and 27 minutes. The flight distance is 3069 km / 1907 miles and the average flight speed is 681 km/h / 423 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA638 New Orleans to San Francisco?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA638 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight UA638 arriving at?
Flight UA638 arrives at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Terminal 3.
When was the latest UA638 flight?
The latest flight took off on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 with the flight status being Unknown on 17:14.
How else can the flight UA638 be referenced as?
This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL638, UA0638, UA 638, UAL 638.
How often is flight UA638 delayed?
On average, 30% of all UA638 flights are delayed. The average delay is 63 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA638 flight or baggage issues?
If your UA638 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 UA638 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from New Orleans MSY: WN3856, WN2278, WN1066, WN1219
Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: UA1107, UA5422, UA216, WN2476
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