United Airlines SAN SFO UA2076
United Airlines · Live forecast
SAN → SFO
UA2076 · Mar 16, 2026 · 06:15 · boeing 737-824
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
8h 45m
Duration
388 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe

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1,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 1,500 data points along your route from San Diego International Airport, San Diego to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco.

Your Journey Beta

35 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you crossing the North Pacific Ocean – conditions there can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 45 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 45min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:29
Smooth
1:29-1:58
Smooth
1:58-2:27
Smooth
2:27-2:56
Light
2:56-3:25
Smooth
3:25-3:54
Smooth
3:54-4:23
Light
4:23-4:52
Light
4:52-5:21
Light
5:21-5:50
Smooth
5:50-6:19
Smooth
6:19-6:48
Light
6:48-7:17
Light
7:17-7:46
Light
7:46-8:15
Light
Landing
Smooth
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
SAN San Diego International Airport — Departure
Wind
4 kt (290°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
19°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
SFO San Francisco International Airport — Arrival
Wind
3 kt (280°)
Sky
Few
Temperature
24°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Morning Flight Departure
Time of day
Morning Flight
Tip
Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.
When
Today
boeing 737-824
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.