Does the United 737-800 have Starlink?

Most do: 90 of 141 (63%). Every Starlink 737-800 counted here is verified against united.com. As of Sep 20, 2026.

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With Starlink
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United 737-800s
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Flying on a 737-800?

63% of United's 737-800s have Starlink (90 of 141). Aircraft swaps happen; the real answer comes when the tail is assigned, about 1–2 days out.

What the rest have today

  • 90 Starlink
  • 45 Viasat
  • 1 Thales
  • 5 with no WiFi

Last checked on united.com.

737-800 install pipeline

Per the United fleet progress sheet (fetched Sep 20, 2026): 93 complete, 4 in mod, 3 awaiting verification. Verified by us on united.com: 90.

The sheet and united.com update independently, so the two counts don't always match.

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Recently first seen with Starlink

The date each 737-800 first appeared with Starlink in the tracked data, leaving out bulk imports; the earliest such date was Oct 16, 2025.

Where Starlink 737-800s fly next (48 h)

631 scheduled departures on 305 routes; the busiest:

Flights that use the 737-800

Flight numbers that often get a 737-800, seen on this type in the last 30 days of observed assignments.

What United has said

  • Jul 15, 2026 · Starlink is installed on 450 United mainline and United Express aircraft, per United's Q2 2026 results release; the airline expects nearly 1,000 by the end of 2026 and says it remains on track to bring Starlink to the whole fleet by the end of 2027. United Q2 2026 results (PR Newswire)

The Boeing 737-800

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

Every United 737-800 (141)

Highlighted tails have Starlink. Each links to its row in the fleet registry.

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Questions

Does the United 737-800 have Starlink?
Most do: 90 of 141 (63%). Every Starlink 737-800 counted here is verified against united.com.
What WiFi do United's other 737-800s have?
Of the 141 United 737-800s last checked on united.com, 90 have Starlink; of the rest, 45 have Viasat, 1 has Thales, 5 have no WiFi.
When will every United 737-800 have Starlink?
No date is published for the 737-800 alone. The closest dated target (Jul 15, 2026, United Q2 2026 results (PR Newswire)): Starlink is installed on 450 United mainline and United Express aircraft, per United's Q2 2026 results release; the airline expects nearly 1,000 by the end of 2026 and says it remains on track to bring Starlink to the whole fleet by the end of 2027.
Is Starlink free on United's 737-800?
Yes, on the 90 equipped United 737-800s: United Starlink WiFi is free for MileagePlus members, and MileagePlus itself is free to join. No purchase, no elite status, no data caps. The fine print.
Which United flights usually use a 737-800?
Over the last 30 days of observed assignments, UA2745, UA2768, UA1184, UA715, UA1179 most often got a 737-800. Check your own flight by number for the tail actually assigned.
Other United aircraft types

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