How do I check if UA5478 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 UA5478 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 UA5478 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 90% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA5478 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

UA5478 Starlink history

Based on 61 recent flights; Starlink found in 19 of 21 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 11, 2026 (last N797SK, Sep 7, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA5478: Bombardier CRJ-550, Embraer E-175, Bombardier CRJ-200.

Routes UA5478 flies

TUL → ORD · 2h 8m
Seen 293 times · last seen Sep 7, 2026
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LIT → IAH · 1h 47m
Seen 1,025 times · last seen Aug 11, 2026
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ORD → BUF · 1h 51m
Seen 77 times · last seen Sep 23, 2026
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How do I check if UA5478 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 UA5478 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.