| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Nov 01 | ORD | SFO | 18:48 | 20:36 |
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| Jul 16 | ORD | SFO | 19:15 | 21:28 |
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| Jul 15 | ORD | SFO | 19:13 | 21:04 |
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United Airlines Flight UA8279 connects Chicago, United States to San Francisco, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at San Francisco International Airport SFO.
How long is the UA8279 flight from Chicago to San Francisco?
The average flight time from Chicago to San Francisco is 3 hours and 57 minutes. The flight distance is 2964 km / 1842 miles and the average flight speed is 751 km/h / 467 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA8279 Chicago to San Francisco?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA8279 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight UA8279 arriving at?
Flight UA8279 arrives at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Terminal 2.
When was the latest UA8279 flight?
The latest flight took off on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 20:36.
How else can the flight UA8279 be referenced as?
This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL8279, UA 8279, UAL 8279.
How often is flight UA8279 delayed?
On average, 67% of all UA8279 flights are delayed. The average delay is 39 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA8279 flight or baggage issues?
If your UA8279 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 UA8279 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: AA3748, AA3893, AA5196, AA2103
Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: DL2809, WN580, WN5700, WN4111
All flights connecting Chicago ORD to San Francisco SFO.
