No delays reported for UA 481 (ORD → SJC) as of 6:45 PM ET. It arrived on time 62.9% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 36m. 3.3% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at ORD, SJC.
Looks on time
Next leg ORD → SJC, scheduled 7:58 PM local time. No delays at ORD right now.
Cancellation risk: Medium 3.3% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| ORD → SJC Chicago, IL to San Jose, CA | 7:58 PM → 10:43 PM | 63% |
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How reliable is UA 481?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 62.9% |
| Average delay when late | 96 min |
| Cancelled | 3.3% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly UA 481
UA 481 was most reliable on Fridays (77% on time) and least reliable on Tuesdays (46%).
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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 481 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at ORD, SJC. Checked 6:45 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the United app.
Is UA 481 usually on time?
UA 481 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 62.9% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 96 minutes when late.
How often is UA 481 cancelled?
3.3% of UA 481 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.