How do I check if UA278 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 UA278 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 UA278 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 29% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA278 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 UA278 departures

YYZ → ORD · Tue, Oct 6, 5:15 PM EDT
N35271 · 737-800
Starlink
YYZ → ORD · Wed, Oct 7, 5:15 PM EDT
N76269 · 737-800
Starlink

UA278 Starlink history

Based on 74 recent flights; Starlink found in 3 of 16 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 2, 2026 (last N24202, Sep 17, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA278: Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737.

Routes UA278 flies

YYZ → ORD · 2h 15m
Seen 71 times · last seen Oct 6, 2026
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CLE → ORD · 1h 37m
Seen 78 times · last seen Sep 23, 2026
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Other YYZ → ORD flights

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How do I check if UA278 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 UA278 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.