How do I check if UA1016 has Starlink?

Pick your travel date above. United Airlines assigns the aircraft about 2 days before departure, and the answer then comes from that aircraft. Before that, you get Starlink odds from recent UA1016 flights, weighted to the latest.

How accurate is this?

We check each aircraft's Wi-Fi on united.com and match aircraft to flights using flight schedule data. Aircraft can be swapped before departure, so check again the day before you fly.

Does UA1016 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 30% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA1016 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

How the check works · Is Starlink Wi-Fi free?

Next UA1016 departures

SAN → ORD · Thu, Oct 8, 6:40 AM PDT
N14528 · A321neo
Starlink
SAN → ORD · Fri, Oct 9, 6:40 AM PDT
N14518 · A321neo
Starlink

UA1016 Starlink history

Based on 97 recent flights; Starlink found in 13 of 22 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 31, 2026 (last N54570, Oct 5, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA1016: Airbus A321neo, Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Airbus A320.

Routes UA1016 flies

SAN → ORD · 4h 21m
Seen 591 times · last seen Oct 8, 2026
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IAH → CUN · 2h 23m
Seen 50 times · last seen Aug 3, 2026
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Other SAN → ORD flights

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How do I check if UA1016 has Starlink?: Pick your travel date above. United Airlines assigns the aircraft about 2 days before departure, and the answer then comes from that aircraft. Before that, you get Starlink odds from recent UA1016 flights, weighted to the latest.
How accurate is this?: We check each aircraft's Wi-Fi on united.com and match aircraft to flights using flight schedule data. Aircraft can be swapped before departure, so check again the day before you fly.