How do I check if UA1789 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 UA1789 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 UA1789 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 29% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA1789 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 UA1789 departures

RDU → IAD · Tue, Oct 20, 6:00 AM EDT
N69824 · 737-900
Starlink
RDU → IAD · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 AM EDT
N28457 · 737-900
Starlink

UA1789 Starlink history

Based on 134 recent flights; Starlink found in 2 of 13 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 2, 2026 (last N62894, Oct 9, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA1789: Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800.

Routes UA1789 flies

RDU → IAD · 1h 7m
Seen 288 times · last seen Oct 19, 2026
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IAD → SAT · 3h 34m
Seen 85 times · last seen Oct 13, 2026
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Other RDU → IAD flights

UA3556 UA3520 UA6265 UA6244 UA3538 UA4593 UA4599 UA1535

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How do I check if UA1789 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 UA1789 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.