No delays reported for UA 253 (IAH → HNL) as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 70% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 48 minutes. 2.2% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at IAH, HNL.
Looks on time
Next leg IAH → HNL, scheduled 10:10 AM local time. No delays at IAH right now. Weather at IAH (53°F, rain, wind 17 kt gusting 25) could slow departures.
Cancellation risk: Medium 2.2% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; rough weather at IAH.
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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| IAH → HNL Houston, TX to Honolulu, HI | 10:10 AM → 1:26 PM | 70% |
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How reliable is UA 253?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 70% |
| Average delay when late | 48 min |
| Cancelled | 2.2% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly UA 253
UA 253 was most reliable on Mondays (79% on time) and least reliable on Wednesdays (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
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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 253 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at IAH, HNL. Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the United app.
Is UA 253 usually on time?
UA 253 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 70% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 48 minutes when late.
How often is UA 253 cancelled?
2.2% of UA 253 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.