Does UA2862 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 17% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA2862 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

UA2862 Starlink history

Based on 75 recent flights; Starlink found in 3 of 15 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 16, 2026 (last N27539, Oct 16, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA2862: Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737, Boeing 757-200.

Routes UA2862 flies

  • IAD → SFO · 5h 48m
    Seen 106 times · last seen Oct 16, 2026
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Other IAD → SFO flights

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How do I check if UA2862 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 UA2862 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.