Does the United 737-800 have Starlink?

101 of 141 (71%). 1 tail not checked yet. As of Nov 4, 2026.

Wi-Fi on United 737-800s
  • 101 Starlink
  • 35 Viasat
  • 4 Thales
  • 1 Not checked yet

One square per aircraft, as last checked on united.com.

Flying on a 737-800?

The aircraft is usually assigned 1–2 days before departure. Check your flight then.

737-800 install pipeline

Progress sheet (Nov 4, 2026): 103 complete, 7 being installed, 0 awaiting verification. Verified on united.com: 101.

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Last 14 days

Install stations: ILN Wilmington, OH · MIA Miami, FL · RFD Rockford, IL

Recently added

Date we first saw Starlink on each. The first 737-800 was Oct 16, 2025.

Where Starlink 737-800s fly in the next 48 hours

648 scheduled departures on 315 routes. The busiest:

Flights that use the 737-800

Most frequent in the last 30 days.

What United has said

  • Oct 3, 2026 · More than 880 aircraft with Starlink by the end of 2026, and the whole fleet by the end of 2027. @united on X

The Boeing 737-800

Seats
166
Range
3,380 mi
Cruise
530 mph
First flight
1997
Engines
2× CFM56-7B

Questions

Does the United 737-800 have Starlink?
101 of United's 141 737-800s have Starlink (71%). 1 tail not checked yet.
What Wi-Fi do United's other 737-800s have?
Of the 140 United 737-800s last checked on united.com, 101 have Starlink; of the rest, 35 have Viasat, 4 have Thales. 1 not checked yet.
When will every United 737-800 have Starlink?
United's fleet-wide target, which covers the 737-800 (Oct 3, 2026): more than 880 aircraft with Starlink by the end of 2026, and the whole fleet by the end of 2027. Source: @united on X.
Is Starlink free on United's 737-800?
Yes, on the 101 equipped United 737-800s: United Starlink Wi-Fi is free for MileagePlus members, and joining MileagePlus is free. The fine print.
Which United flights usually use a 737-800?
In the last 30 days, UA2617, UA1537, UA1505, UA2251, UA724 most often got a 737-800.

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