No delays reported for UA 1959 (DEN→SLC, FLL→DEN, ANC→DEN) as of 6:51 PM ET. It arrived on time 88.4% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 53 minutes. 1.4% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at DEN, SLC, FLL, ANC.
May not fly today
Leg 3 of 3 (ANC → DEN): Next leg ANC → DEN, scheduled 4:00 PM local time. No delays at ANC right now, and it usually runs on time. This flight number flew about 5 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: Medium 1.4% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; rough weather at ANC.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DEN → SLC Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT | 8:00 AM → 9:37 AM | 100% |
| FLL → DEN Fort Lauderdale, FL to Denver, CO | 10:00 AM → 12:18 PM | 80% |
| ANC → DEN Anchorage, AK to Denver, CO | 4:00 PM → 11:17 PM | 89% |
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How reliable is UA 1959?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 88.4% |
| Average delay when late | 53 min |
| Cancelled | 1.4% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 70 |
Best and worst days to fly UA 1959
UA 1959 was most reliable on Thursdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Saturdays (83%).
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| Tuesday | Too few flights |
| Wednesday | Too few flights |
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Why it runs late
| Late-arriving plane | |
| Airline (crew, maintenance) | |
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| Extreme weather |
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 1959 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at DEN, SLC, FLL, ANC. Checked 6:51 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the United app.
Is UA 1959 usually on time?
UA 1959 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 88.4% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 53 minutes when late.
How often is UA 1959 cancelled?
1.4% of UA 1959 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.