Possible delays for UA 1739 (EWR → MCO) as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 79.1% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 14m. 1.1% of flights were cancelled. MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)).
Looks on time
Next leg EWR → MCO, scheduled 10:01 AM local time. No delays at EWR right now.
Cancellation risk: Medium 1.1% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; MCO 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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| EWR → MCO Newark, NJ to Orlando, FL | 10:01 AM → 12:54 PM | 79% |
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How reliable is UA 1739?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 79.1% |
| Average delay when late | 74 min |
| Cancelled | 1.1% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly UA 1739
UA 1739 was most reliable on Wednesdays (92% on time) and least reliable on Saturdays (54%).
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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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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 1739 delayed today?
MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)). Checked 6:47 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the United app.
Is UA 1739 usually on time?
UA 1739 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 79.1% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 74 minutes when late.
How often is UA 1739 cancelled?
1.1% of UA 1739 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.