Does UA279 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 64% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA279 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 UA279 departures

  • ORD → FLL · Mon, Oct 19, 10:57 AM CDT
    N14521 · A321neo
    Starlink
  • FLL → EWR · Mon, Oct 19, 5:59 PM EDT
    N66828 · 737-900
    Starlink
  • ORD → FLL · Tue, Oct 20, 10:57 AM CDT
    N34551 · A321neo
    Starlink
  • FLL → EWR · Tue, Oct 20, 5:59 PM EDT
    N66808 · 737-900
    Starlink

UA279 Starlink history

Based on 172 recent flights; Starlink found in 19 of 43 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 2, 2026 (last N37464, Oct 18, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA279: Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737 MAX 8.

Routes UA279 flies

Other ORD → FLL flights

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Questions

How do I check if UA279 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 UA279 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.