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UA489 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the UA489 flight operated by United Airlines on Nov 11, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Santa Ana (SNA) to Houston (IAH). The flight is expected to depart at 08:46 (local time in Santa Ana, UTC-8) and land at 19:08 (local time in Houston, UTC-6) .
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
SNA-HOU

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En route
Your flight has departed Santa Ana and is expected to arrive in Houston at 18:35.
Santa Ana(SNA)
08:52
Scheduled: 08:46, Nov 10
John Wayne Airport B
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h 22m
DEN
3h 50m
Houston(IAH)
18:35
Scheduled: 19:08, Nov 10
George Bush Intercontinental Airport C
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
10
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
C1
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SNA-HOU

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Santa Ana(SNA)
08:46
Scheduled: 08:46, Nov 11
John Wayne Airport B
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h 22m
DEN
3h 56m
Houston(IAH)
19:08
Scheduled: 19:08, Nov 11
George Bush Intercontinental Airport C
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
9
Arrival Gate
C33
Baggage
C1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Santa Ana(SNA)
08:46
Scheduled: 08:46, Nov 12
John Wayne Airport B
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h 22m
DEN
3h 29m
Houston(IAH)
19:08
Scheduled: 19:08, Nov 12
George Bush Intercontinental Airport C
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
9
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
C1
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UA1983
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Miami (MIA) Santa Ana (SNA)
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UA489 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA489 flight flying from Santa Ana to Houston on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 179 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
16 minutes
Age
4m
Seats
179
Distance
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Flight History for UA489

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA489 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from SNA at approximately 08:52. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAH at 18:35.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Santa Ana (SNA) Houston (IAH) 739 08:47 18:49 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Santa Ana (SNA) Houston (IAH) B38M 08:54 18:37 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Santa Ana (SNA) Houston (IAH) B38M 09:10 18:40 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Santa Ana (SNA) Houston (IAH) B38M 08:47 18:50 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Santa Ana (SNA) Houston (IAH) B39M 08:52 18:35 En route
Wed, Nov 11 Santa Ana (SNA) Houston (IAH) B39M 08:46 19:08 Scheduled
Thu, Nov 12 Santa Ana (SNA) Houston (IAH) B39M 08:46 19:08 Scheduled

UA489 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA489 is 93% (Late on average 13 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 16 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 13 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
93 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 16 minutes
Early
93 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ua489?

    Flight ua489 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 08:46, arrival 19:08 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ua489 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 08:46, with arrival at 19:08. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua489 is scheduled to depart at 08:46. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:46, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ua489 is scheduled to arrive at 19:08. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:08. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight ua489, the departure terminal is B and the boarding gate is 9. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ua489 is expected at carousel C1 in terminal C. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ua489 is operated by United Airlines from Santa Ana (SNA) to Houston (IAH). Typical flight time is about 8 hours22 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight ua489 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 ua489 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 11, 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 ua489 has not departed from Santa Ana (SNA) yet and is currently on schedule for 08:46.

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Destination Info: Houston Weather & Time

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17°C - 23°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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2 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Santa Ana 17:08 | Houston 19:08

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