United Airlines
UA4978 Flight Status (Lubbock to Houston)
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA4978 flight operated by United Airlines on Aug 17, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Lubbock (LBB) to Houston (IAH). The flight is expected to depart at 16:50 and land at 18:04 .
Sun, Aug 16
Mon, Aug 17
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 36m early
1h 55m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
B48
Baggage
C9
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 55m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
B48
Baggage
C9
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UA4978 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Lubbock to Houston on United Airlines
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA4978 flight flying from Lubbock to Houston on 8/17/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer RJ 135/140/145. This aircraft has been in service for 21y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 50 seats.
Embraer RJ 135/140/145
Punctuality (Departure)
83
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Early on average
9 minutes
Age
21y, 6m
Seats
50
Flight Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Snacks
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
1-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
97 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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UA4978 Recent Flight History and Status - United Airlines
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA4978 flight departed on Sun, Aug 16 from LBB at approximately 16:59. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAH at 18:09.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Aug 9 | Lubbock (LBB) | Houston (IAH) | E45X | 16:57 | 18:06 | Arrived |
| Mon, Aug 10 | Lubbock (LBB) | Houston (IAH) | E45X | 18:50 | 20:03 | Arrived |
| Wed, Aug 12 | Lubbock (LBB) | Houston (IAH) | E45X | 16:54 | 18:06 | Arrived |
| Thu, Aug 13 | Lubbock (LBB) | Houston (IAH) | E45X | 17:41 | 18:54 | Arrived |
| Fri, Aug 14 | Lubbock (LBB) | Houston (IAH) | E45X | 16:54 | 18:07 | Arrived |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Lubbock (LBB) | Houston (IAH) | E45X | 16:59 | 18:09 | Arrived |
| Mon, Aug 17 | Lubbock (LBB) | Houston (IAH) | E45X | 16:50 | 18:04 | Scheduled |
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UA4978 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends
Review UA4978 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of UA4978 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA4978 is 83% (Late on average 26 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 9 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
26 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
83
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
10
%
Canceled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Early on average
9 minutes
Early
83
%
On time
3
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
1
%
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