No delays reported for UA 1563 (ORD→CID, PIT→IAH, IAH→ONT) as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 77% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 54 minutes. None were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at ORD, CID, PIT, IAH, ONT.
May not fly today
Leg 2 of 3 (PIT → IAH): Should be in the air from PIT, scheduled to land at IAH at 7:10 PM local time. This flight number flew about 6 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; rough weather at IAH.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| ORD → CID Chicago, IL to Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA | 9:04 AM → 10:27 AM | 67% |
| PIT → IAH Pittsburgh, PA to Houston, TX | 5:03 PM → 7:10 PM | 76% |
| IAH → ONT Houston, TX to Ontario, CA | 8:31 PM → 9:55 PM | 78% |
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How reliable is UA 1563?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 77% |
| Average delay when late | 54 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 1% |
| Flights tracked | 101 |
Best and worst days to fly UA 1563
UA 1563 was most reliable on Sundays (88% on time) and least reliable on Tuesdays (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.
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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 1563 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at ORD, CID, PIT, IAH, ONT. Checked 6:47 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the United app.
Is UA 1563 usually on time?
UA 1563 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 77% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 54 minutes when late.
How often is UA 1563 cancelled?
0% of UA 1563 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.