Does UA5500 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

Over 99% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA5500 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 UA5500 departures

  • ROA → ORD · Fri, Oct 9, 6:49 AM EDT
    N135SY · E175
    Starlink
  • ROA → ORD · Sat, Oct 10, 6:49 AM EDT
    N135SY · E175
    Starlink

UA5500 Starlink history

Based on 77 recent flights; Starlink found in 23 of 23 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 2, 2026 (last N120SY, Oct 6, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA5500: Embraer E-175, Bombardier CRJ-550.

Routes UA5500 flies

  • ROA → ORD · 2h 11m
    Seen 1,191 times · last seen Oct 8, 2026
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  • RAP → ORD · 2h 26m
    Seen 146 times · last seen May 20, 2026
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  • ORD → GRB · 1h 14m
    Seen 11 times · last seen May 21, 2026
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Questions

How do I check if UA5500 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 UA5500 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.