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UA1973 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the UA1973 flight operated by United Airlines on Sep 25, 2026 is scheduled to fly from New Orleans (MSY) to San Francisco (SFO). The flight is expected to depart at 08:05 (local time in New Orleans, UTC-5) and land at 10:01 (local time in San Francisco, UTC-7) .
Thu, Sep 24
Fri, Sep 25
Sat, Sep 26
MSY-SFO

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 29m early
New Orleans(MSY)
08:14
Scheduled: 08:05, Sep 24
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 39m
San Francisco(SFO)
10:15
Scheduled: 10:44, Sep 24
San Francisco International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C12
Arrival Gate
E2
Baggage
F5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
New Orleans(MSY)
08:05
Scheduled: 08:05, Sep 25
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 39m
San Francisco(SFO)
10:01
Scheduled: 10:44, Sep 25
San Francisco International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C11
Arrival Gate
E12
Baggage
5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
New Orleans(MSY)
08:05
Scheduled: 08:05, Sep 26
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 39m
San Francisco(SFO)
10:44
Scheduled: 10:44, Sep 26
San Francisco International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
5
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Scheduled

UA1244
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San Francisco (SFO) New Orleans (MSY)
Scheduled: 22:51
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UA1973 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA1973 flight flying from New Orleans to San Francisco on 9/25/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-900. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 179 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-900
Punctuality (Departure)
70 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
7y, 8m
Seats
179
Distance
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Flight History for UA1973

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA1973 flight departed on Thu, Sep 24 from MSY at approximately 08:14. This flight is expected to arrrive in SFO at 10:15.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Sep 17 San Francisco (SFO) Vancouver (YVR) 738 22:16 00:11 Arrived
Fri, Sep 18 San Francisco (SFO) Vancouver (YVR) 738 21:09 23:01 Arrived
Sun, Sep 20 San Francisco (SFO) Vancouver (YVR) 738 23:36 01:21 Arrived
Mon, Sep 21 San Francisco (SFO) Vancouver (YVR) 738 21:10 22:59 Arrived
Thu, Sep 24 New Orleans (MSY) San Francisco (SFO) B39M 08:14 10:15 Arrived
Fri, Sep 25 New Orleans (MSY) San Francisco (SFO) B39M 08:05 10:01 Scheduled
Sat, Sep 26 New Orleans (MSY) San Francisco (SFO) B39M 08:05 10:44 Scheduled

UA1973 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA1973 is 70% (Late on average 28 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 28 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
57 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ua1973?

    Flight ua1973 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 08:05, arrival 10:44 (updated Sep 25, 2026).
  • Flight ua1973 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 08:05, with arrival at 10:44. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua1973 is scheduled to depart at 08:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:05, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Sep 25, 2026).
  • Flight ua1973 is scheduled to arrive at 10:44. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:01. Status is Scheduled as of Sep 25, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ua1973 is expected at carousel 5 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ua1973 is operated by United Airlines from New Orleans (MSY) to San Francisco (SFO). Typical flight time is about 4 hours39 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight ua1973 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ua1973 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Sep 25, 2026). Contact United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ua1973 has not departed from New Orleans (MSY) yet and is currently on schedule for 08:05.
  • Flight ua1973 usually flies a Boeing 737-900 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Destination Info: San Francisco Weather & Time

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Mostly clear
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Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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-2 hour time difference
Time on arrival: New Orleans 12:01 | San Francisco 10:01

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