How do I check if UA686 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 UA686 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 UA686 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 14% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA686 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 UA686 departures

SFO → IAH · Tue, Oct 20, 7:05 AM PDT
N37464 · 737-900
Starlink

UA686 Starlink history

Based on 83 recent flights; Starlink found in 7 of 17 Wi-Fi checks since Mar 28, 2026 (last N17420, Oct 10, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA686: Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737-800.

Routes UA686 flies

SFO → IAH · 3h 53m
Seen 396 times · last seen Oct 19, 2026
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IAH → LGA · 3h 37m
Seen 103 times · last seen May 19, 2026
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LGA → ORD · 2h 45m
Seen 33 times · last seen May 18, 2026
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IAH → MSY · 1h 19m
Seen 5 times · last seen Jun 20, 2026
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Other SFO → IAH flights

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How do I check if UA686 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 UA686 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.