Does UA1017 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 51% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA1017 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 UA1017 departures

  • PHX → IAD · Mon, Oct 19, 2:05 PM MST
    N38443 · 737-900
    Starlink
  • PHX → IAD · Tue, Oct 20, 2:05 PM MST
    N28457 · 737-900
    Starlink

UA1017 Starlink history

Based on 69 recent flights; Starlink found in 1 of 6 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 30, 2026 (last N67815, Sep 8, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA1017: Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-900.

Routes UA1017 flies

  • PHX → IAD · 4h 22m
    Seen 144 times · last seen Oct 19, 2026
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  • CMH → DEN · 3h 15m
    Seen 104 times · last seen Sep 23, 2026
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  • ORD → LGA · 2h 23m
    Seen 7 times · last seen May 22, 2026
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  • CUN → IAH · 2h 26m
    Seen 2 times · last seen Aug 29, 2026
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Other PHX → IAD flights

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How do I check if UA1017 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 UA1017 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.