Likely delayed: there are delays at UA 1594's airports as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 87.9% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 37 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
Likely delayed: SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes). Scheduled to leave at 6:47 PM local time.
Cancellation risk: High 0% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; SFO has major delays; rough weather at ANC.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| SFO → ANC San Francisco, CA to Anchorage, AK | 6:47 PM → 10:46 PM | 88% |
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How reliable is UA 1594?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 87.9% |
| Average delay when late | 37 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 91 |
Best and worst days to fly UA 1594
UA 1594 was most reliable on Tuesdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Sundays (77%).
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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 1594 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 1594 usually on time?
UA 1594 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 87.9% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 37 minutes when late.
How often is UA 1594 cancelled?
0% of UA 1594 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.