Does UA5248 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 71% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA5248 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

UA5248 Starlink history

Based on 66 recent flights; Starlink found in 9 of 10 Wi-Fi checks since Mar 27, 2026 (last N619UX, Sep 10, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA5248: Embraer E-175, Bombardier CRJ-200.

Routes UA5248 flies

  • SMF → SFO · 1h 12m
    Seen 1,276 times · last seen Sep 23, 2026
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Other SMF → SFO flights

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How do I check if UA5248 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 UA5248 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.