Does UA5961 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 36% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA5961 flights. A firm answer comes about 2 days before departure, once the aircraft is assigned.

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

UA5961 Starlink history

Based on 45 recent flights; Starlink found in 2 of 3 Wi-Fi checks since Aug 31, 2026 (last N85379, Sep 10, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA5961: Bombardier CRJ-200, Embraer E-175.

Routes UA5961 flies

  • SMF → SFO · 1h 26m
    Seen 271 times · last seen Oct 17, 2026
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Other SMF → SFO flights

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How do I check if UA5961 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 UA5961 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.