How do I check if UA1688 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 UA1688 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 UA1688 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 60% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA1688 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 UA1688 departures

ORD → AUS · Tue, Oct 20, 8:40 AM CDT
N34460 · 737-900
Starlink
ORD → AUS · Wed, Oct 21, 8:40 AM CDT
N66814 · 737-900
Starlink

UA1688 Starlink history

Based on 86 recent flights; Starlink found in 5 of 17 Wi-Fi checks since Feb 13, 2026 (last N68801, Sep 8, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA1688: Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320, Boeing 737.

Routes UA1688 flies

ORD → AUS · 2h 57m
Seen 433 times · last seen Oct 19, 2026
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ORD → DJT · 3h 15m
Seen 74 times · last seen Sep 23, 2026
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MAF → IAH · 1h 31m
Seen 79 times · last seen May 19, 2026
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Other ORD → AUS flights

UA312 UA1061 UA622 UA1336 UA1414 UA2225

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How do I check if UA1688 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 UA1688 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.