No delays reported for UA 1009 (SBA → ORD) as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 60.4% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 17m. None were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at SBA, ORD.
Looks on time
Should be in the air from SBA, scheduled to land at ORD at 7:00 PM local time.
Cancellation risk: Low 0% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check United for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| SBA → ORD Santa Barbara, CA to Chicago, IL | 12:37 PM → 7:00 PM | 60% |
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How reliable is UA 1009?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 60.4% |
| Average delay when late | 77 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 1.1% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly UA 1009
UA 1009 was most reliable on Tuesdays (85% on time) and least reliable on Saturdays (46%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by United to the Department of Transportation.
Live status at its airports
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is UA 1009 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at SBA, ORD. Checked 6:47 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the United app.
Is UA 1009 usually on time?
UA 1009 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 60.4% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 77 minutes when late.
How often is UA 1009 cancelled?
0% of UA 1009 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.