United Flight AV1290 Deals & Information (2025/2026)

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Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number UA1290 take?
UA1290 flies non-stop from IAH to El Salvador Intl. Airport Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez. During this journey, you can expect to be in the air for 2 hours and 59 minutes. It pays to book ahead to get your favorite seat.
How often is UA1290 on time?
United Airlines flight number UA1290 from Houston Airport to El Salvador Intl. Airport Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez departs as scheduled 100% of the time --- so you can relax knowing that you'll get to your destination ASAP. If your journey happens to be late, you'll likely wait 3 minutes. This route has a 4.65-star rating.
What terminal does UA1290 fly out of?
Flights between Houston Airport and El Salvador Intl. Airport (SAL) are served by flight number UA1290, and passengers booked on this flight typically leave from Terminal E.
What kind of plane is on flight number UA1290?
You'll probably find yourself on a Boeing 737-800 if you have a seat on flight UA1290. This flight nearly always takes off from Houston Airport and arrives at SAL.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
For more info about changing your UA1290 flight with Travelocity, please visit our Customer Service Portal.