How do I check if UA5243 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 UA5243 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 UA5243 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

Over 99% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA5243 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 UA5243 departures

MTY → IAH · Thu, Oct 8, 5:15 PM CST
N206SY · E175
Starlink
MTY → IAH · Fri, Oct 9, 5:15 PM CST
N156SY · E175
Starlink

UA5243 Starlink history

Based on 79 recent flights; Starlink found in 24 of 27 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 6, 2026 (last N138SY, Aug 10, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA5243: Embraer E-175.

Routes UA5243 flies

MTY → IAH · 1h 35m
Seen 1,675 times · last seen Oct 8, 2026
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BRO → IAH · 1h 35m
Seen 1 time · last seen Aug 21, 2026
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Other MTY → IAH flights

UA6245 UA6144 UA6327 UA6274 UA5223 UA1853 UA2026 UA2037

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How do I check if UA5243 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 UA5243 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.