Likely delayed: there are delays at UA 1406's airports as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 85.1% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 45 minutes. None were cancelled. SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
Likely delayed
Leg 2 of 3 (SFO → SMF): Likely delayed: SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes). Scheduled to leave at 6:50 PM local time. This flight number flew about 5 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: Medium 0% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; SFO has major delays.
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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| IAD → RSW Washington, DC to Fort Myers, FL | 8:15 AM → 10:53 AM | 87% |
| SFO → SMF San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA | 6:50 PM → 7:47 PM | 89% |
| SMF → EWR Sacramento, CA to Newark, NJ | 10:48 PM → 7:04 AM | 76% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is UA 1406?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 85.1% |
| Average delay when late | 45 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 101 |
Best and worst days to fly UA 1406
UA 1406 was most reliable on Mondays (100% on time) and least reliable on Fridays (62%).
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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
We show airport-wide airport status, not this flight's gate or live position. For that, check the United app.
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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 1406 delayed today?
SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:47 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the United app.
Is UA 1406 usually on time?
UA 1406 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 85.1% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 45 minutes when late.
How often is UA 1406 cancelled?
0% of UA 1406 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.