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UA5961 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the UA5961 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 4, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Sacramento (SMF) to San Francisco (SFO). The flight is expected to depart at 20:10 and land at 20:43 .
Fri, Oct 2
Sun, Oct 4
Mon, Oct 5
SAC-SFO

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 24m early
Sacramento(SMF)
20:27
Scheduled: 20:18, Oct 2
Sacramento International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 26m
San Francisco(SFO)
21:20
Scheduled: 21:44, Oct 2
San Francisco International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A14
Arrival Gate
F10
Baggage
F4
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SAC-SFO

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sacramento(SMF)
20:10
Scheduled: 20:10, Oct 4
Sacramento International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 26m
San Francisco(SFO)
20:43
Scheduled: 21:36, Oct 4
San Francisco International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sacramento(SMF)
20:18
Scheduled: 20:18, Oct 5
Sacramento International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 26m
San Francisco(SFO)
21:44
Scheduled: 21:44, Oct 5
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
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UA5961 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA5961 flight flying from Sacramento to San Francisco on 10/4/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Bombardier Regional Jet 200. This aircraft has been in service for 22y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 50 seats.
flight status
Bombardier Regional Jet 200
Punctuality (Departure)
30 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
70 %
Late on average
3 minutes
Age
22y, 10m
Seats
50
Distance
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Flight History for UA5961

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA5961 flight departed on Fri, Oct 2 from SMF at approximately 20:27. This flight is expected to arrrive in SFO at 21:20.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Sep 25 Sacramento (SMF) San Francisco (SFO) CRJ2 20:38 21:12 Arrived
Sun, Sep 27 Sacramento (SMF) San Francisco (SFO) CRJ2 20:23 21:01 Arrived
Mon, Sep 28 Sacramento (SMF) San Francisco (SFO) CRJ2 21:22 22:02 Arrived
Thu, Oct 1 Sacramento (SMF) San Francisco (SFO) CRJ2 21:22 21:55 Arrived
Fri, Oct 2 Sacramento (SMF) San Francisco (SFO) CRJ2 20:27 21:20 Arrived
Sun, Oct 4 Sacramento (SMF) San Francisco (SFO) CRJ2 20:10 20:43 Scheduled
Mon, Oct 5 Sacramento (SMF) San Francisco (SFO) CRJ2 20:18 21:44 Scheduled

UA5961 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA5961 is 30% (Late on average 54 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 70% (Late on average 3 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
30 %
Late on average 54 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
37 %
90 mins late
13 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 3 minutes
Early
43 %
On time
27 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ua5961?

    Flight ua5961 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 20:10, arrival 21:36 (updated Oct 4, 2026).
  • Flight ua5961 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 20:10, with arrival at 21:36. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua5961 is scheduled to depart at 20:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 20:10, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 4, 2026).
  • Flight ua5961 is scheduled to arrive at 21:36. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:43. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 4, 2026.
  • Flight ua5961 is operated by United Airlines from Sacramento (SMF) to San Francisco (SFO). Typical flight time is about 1 hour26 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight ua5961 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 ua5961 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 4, 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 ua5961 has not departed from Sacramento (SMF) yet and is currently on schedule for 20:10.
  • Flight ua5961 usually flies a Bombardier Regional Jet 200 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Sacramento 21:44 | San Francisco 21:44

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