Does UA796 have Starlink Wi-Fi?

About 11% Starlink odds, weighted to recent UA796 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 UA796 departures

  • IAD → SFO · Tue, Oct 20, 4:15 PM EDT
    N17420 · 737 MAX 9
    Starlink

UA796 Starlink history

Based on 133 recent flights; Starlink found in 1 of 17 Wi-Fi checks since Jan 16, 2026 (last N75426, Oct 3, 2026).

Aircraft seen on UA796: Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300.

Routes UA796 flies

Other IAD → SFO flights

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How do I check if UA796 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 UA796 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.