How do I check if UA1779 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 UA1779 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 UA1779 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 26% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA1779 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 UA1779 departures

TPA → ORD · Thu, Oct 8, 6:00 PM EDT
N35271 · 737-800
Starlink
TPA → ORD · Fri, Oct 9, 6:00 PM EDT
N26232 · 737-800
Starlink

UA1779 Starlink history

Based on 142 recent flights; Starlink found in 22 of 39 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 30, 2026 (last N14553, Sep 15, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA1779: Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A321.

Routes UA1779 flies

TPA → ORD · 3h 5m
Seen 83 times · last seen Oct 8, 2026
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ORD → BOS · 2h 30m
Seen 734 times · last seen Oct 6, 2026
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SAN → ORD · 4h 21m
Seen 703 times · last seen Sep 23, 2026
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Other TPA → ORD flights

UA1010 UA2223 UA2777 UA2801 UA2620 UA2766 UA2829 UA1904

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How do I check if UA1779 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 UA1779 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.