How do I check if UA487 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 UA487 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 UA487 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 5% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA487 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

UA487 Starlink history

Based on 84 recent flights; Starlink found in 4 of 13 Wi-Fi checks since Mar 21, 2026 (last N39423, Jul 21, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA487: Airbus A320, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9.

Routes UA487 flies

IAH → SFO · 4h
Seen 267 times · last seen Aug 9, 2026
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BDL → ORD · 2h 46m
Seen 15 times · last seen Sep 10, 2026
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ORD → BOS · 2h 47m
Seen 2 times · last seen Sep 29, 2026
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SFO → IND · 4h 28m
Seen 9 times · last seen May 15, 2026
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Other IAH → SFO flights

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How do I check if UA487 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 UA487 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.