No delays reported for UA 494 (FAI→DEN, DEN→PNS) as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 72.2% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 47 minutes. None were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at FAI, DEN, PNS.
Looks on time
Leg 1 of 2 (FAI → DEN): Next leg FAI → DEN, scheduled 1:00 AM local time. No delays at FAI right now.
Cancellation risk: Low 0% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
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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| FAI → DEN Fairbanks, AK to Denver, CO | 1:00 AM → 8:09 AM | 73% |
| DEN → PNS Denver, CO to Pensacola, FL | 11:15 AM → 3:10 PM | 67% |
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How reliable is UA 494?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 72.2% |
| Average delay when late | 47 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 1% |
| Flights tracked | 98 |
Best and worst days to fly UA 494
UA 494 was most reliable on Wednesdays (85% on time) and least reliable on Fridays (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 494 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at FAI, DEN, PNS. Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the United app.
Is UA 494 usually on time?
UA 494 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 72.2% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 47 minutes when late.
How often is UA 494 cancelled?
0% of UA 494 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.