How do I check if UA5290 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 UA5290 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 UA5290 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

Over 99% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA5290 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 UA5290 departures

ORD → BOI · Thu, Oct 8, 7:55 PM CDT
N85374 · E175
Starlink
ORD → BOI · Fri, Oct 9, 7:55 PM CDT
N606UX · E175
Starlink

UA5290 Starlink history

Based on 97 recent flights; Starlink found in 43 of 44 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 2, 2026 (last N85369, Sep 28, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA5290: Embraer E-175.

Routes UA5290 flies

ORD → BOI · 4h 3m
Seen 1,885 times · last seen Oct 8, 2026
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BTV → ORD · 2h 46m
Seen 118 times · last seen May 20, 2026
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Other ORD → BOI flights

UA2137 UA5928 UA2603 UA5259 UA1897 UA6089

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How do I check if UA5290 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 UA5290 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.