How do I check if UA4049 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 UA4049 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 UA4049 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

Over 99% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA4049 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 UA4049 departures

MSP → IAH · Tue, Oct 20, 12:05 PM CDT
N87306 · E175
Starlink
MSP → IAH · Wed, Oct 21, 12:05 PM CDT
N88332 · E175
Starlink

UA4049 Starlink history

Based on 88 recent flights; Starlink found in 18 of 18 Wi-Fi checks since Mar 9, 2026 (last N88359, Sep 17, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA4049: Embraer E-175.

Routes UA4049 flies

MSP → IAH · 3h 1m
Seen 233 times · last seen Oct 19, 2026
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IAH → ELP · 2h 4m
Seen 237 times · last seen Sep 7, 2026
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LGA → IAD · 1h 30m
Seen 127 times · last seen Sep 23, 2026
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GSP → IAH · 2h 33m
Seen 818 times · last seen Aug 10, 2026
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Other MSP → IAH flights

UA2405 UA6211 UA2460 UA1795 UA4056 UA2469 UA4021 UA6172

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How do I check if UA4049 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 UA4049 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.