UA246
United Airlines flight 246 — San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans (MSY)
On time
79%
Avg delay
~64 min
Cancelled
0.8%
UA246 is fairly reliable, though delays happen. About 79% of departures arrive on time. When delays happen, the most common cause is airline operations.
Monthly breakdown
| Month | On time | Cancelled | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 94% | 0.0% | 99 min |
| 2026-07 | 87% | 0.0% | 39 min |
| 2026-06 | 90% | 0.0% | 24 min |
| 2026-06 | 90% | 0.0% | 56 min |
| 2026-05 | 97% | 0.0% | 148 min |
| 2026-05 | 54% | 0.0% | 46 min |
| 2026-04 | 90% | 3.3% | 23 min |
| 2026-04 | 63% | 0.0% | 76 min |
| 2026-03 | 100% | 0.0% | 0 min |
| 2026-03 | 96% | 0.0% | 34 min |
| 2026-03 | 67% | 0.0% | 41 min |
| 2026-03 | 84% | 5.0% | 69 min |
Top delay cause
airline operations
Based on 1,906 tracked departures
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Get a free briefingData last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.