Likely delayed: there are delays at UA 479's airports as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 85.4% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 59 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
Leg 2 of 2 (SFO → MFR): Likely delayed: SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes). Scheduled to leave at 4:10 PM local time.
Cancellation risk: Medium 0% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; SFO has major delays.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| CVG → DEN Cincinnati, OH to Denver, CO | 3:29 PM → 4:30 PM | 85% |
| SFO → MFR San Francisco, CA to Medford, OR | 4:10 PM → 5:35 PM | 100% |
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How reliable is UA 479?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 85.4% |
| Average delay when late | 59 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 3.3% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly UA 479
UA 479 was most reliable on Mondays (100% on time) and least reliable on Tuesdays (69%).
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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 479 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 479 usually on time?
UA 479 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 85.4% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 59 minutes when late.
How often is UA 479 cancelled?
0% of UA 479 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.