How do I check if UA5196 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 UA5196 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 UA5196 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 66% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA5196 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

UA5196 Starlink history

Based on 35 recent flights; Starlink found in 5 of 7 Wi-Fi checks since Jun 4, 2026 (last N570GJ, Oct 15, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA5196: Bombardier CRJ-550, Bombardier CRJ-200, Embraer E-175, Bombardier CRJ-700.

Routes UA5196 flies

SMF → LAX · 1h 30m
Seen 7 times · last seen Sep 9, 2026
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SBN → ORD · 1h
Seen 4 times · last seen Oct 16, 2026
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COS → DEN · 1h
Seen 4 times · last seen Oct 2, 2026
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DEN → SGF · 2h
Seen 3 times · last seen Oct 18, 2026
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How do I check if UA5196 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 UA5196 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.