Does UA1178 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 19% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA1178 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 UA1178 departures

  • IAH → IAD · Tue, Oct 20, 2:51 PM CDT
    N39475 · 737-900
    Starlink

UA1178 Starlink history

Based on 88 recent flights; Starlink found in 1 of 15 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 2, 2026 (last N37427, Sep 29, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA1178: Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Boeing 737-700.

Routes UA1178 flies

Other IAH → IAD flights

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Questions

How do I check if UA1178 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 UA1178 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.