How do I check if UA1231 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 UA1231 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 UA1231 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 77% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA1231 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 UA1231 departures

ORD → IAH · Tue, Oct 20, 7:30 AM CDT
N14540 · A321neo
Starlink
ORD → IAH · Wed, Oct 21, 7:30 AM CDT
N54538 · A321neo
Starlink

UA1231 Starlink history

Based on 82 recent flights; Starlink found in 14 of 18 Wi-Fi checks since Feb 26, 2026 (last N24542, Oct 14, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA1231: Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 777-200, Airbus A321.

Routes UA1231 flies

ORD → IAH · 2h 53m
Seen 647 times · last seen Oct 19, 2026
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Other ORD → IAH flights

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How do I check if UA1231 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 UA1231 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.