How do I check if UA2478 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 UA2478 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 UA2478 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 20% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA2478 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

How the check works · Is Starlink Wi-Fi free?

UA2478 Starlink history

Based on 121 recent flights; Starlink found in 6 of 16 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 2, 2026 (last N37468, Sep 18, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA2478: Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320.

Routes UA2478 flies

SEA → SFO · 2h 15m
Seen 184 times · last seen Sep 22, 2026
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SFO → ONT · 1h 31m
Seen 155 times · last seen Sep 23, 2026
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LAS → SFO · 1h 42m
Seen 249 times · last seen Aug 7, 2026
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Other SEA → SFO flights

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How do I check if UA2478 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 UA2478 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.