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Get notified as Southwest Airlines adds Starlink to more aircraft and routes.
Southwest Airlines targets a summer 2026 first launch with approximately 300 of its 817 aircraft equipped by end of 2026.
Southwest confirmed a Starlink partnership in February 2026. No aircraft are equipped yet — the rollout targets summer 2026, with 300 of 817 aircraft planned by year-end. This page updates automatically when aircraft are confirmed.
Compare Starlink deployment with other carriers: United Airlines, Qatar Airways, WestJet.
Southwest operates point-to-point across 100+ US cities with no international routes. Its busiest stations are Las Vegas, Denver, Dallas Love Field, Chicago Midway, and Baltimore. High-frequency routes between these hubs are the most likely candidates for early Starlink installs: planes that fly more hours go through maintenance cycles faster.
Current WiFi runs on ViaSat satellite. Speeds average 5 to 15 Mbps download — workable for email, unreliable for video calls. Starlink replaces this with 100+ Mbps to the aircraft. United Airlines passengers on Starlink-equipped planes regularly report 50 to 150 Mbps.
United started its rollout with newer aircraft variants. Southwest's 737 MAX 8 is the most likely starting point for Starlink installs, though Southwest has not confirmed which variant goes first. The older 737-700 and 737-800 fleets will follow as the rollout progresses. Submit a speed test once Southwest goes live to help other travelers.
Where Southwest stands compared to US carriers already rolling out Starlink.
| Airline | Starlink Status | Fleet Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | Rolling out | 20%+ (364 of 1,779 aircraft) |
| Alaska Airlines | Rolling out | 36%+ |
| Southwest Airlines | Announced | 0% (summer 2026 target) |
| American Airlines | Announced | 0% (Q1 2027 target) |
| Delta Air Lines | Not announced | 0% |
Does Southwest Airlines have Starlink WiFi?
Not yet. Southwest announced a Starlink partnership in February 2026. The first equipped aircraft are expected in summer 2026. No Southwest planes carry Starlink as of June 2026.
When will Southwest Airlines get Starlink?
Southwest is targeting summer 2026 for the first equipped aircraft, with roughly 300 of 817 planes retrofitted by December 2026. No specific launch date has been confirmed.
Will Southwest Starlink WiFi be free?
Yes. Southwest confirmed Starlink WiFi will be free for Rapid Rewards members. Rapid Rewards is free to join. Pricing for non-members has not been announced.
Which Southwest planes will get Starlink first?
Southwest has not confirmed which aircraft or routes receive Starlink first. The entire fleet is Boeing 737s (737-700, 737-800, and 737 MAX 8). All variants are candidates. Confirmed tail numbers will appear on this page automatically.
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801 Southwest Airlines aircraft tracked in our database — no Starlink installations confirmed yet
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15940 routes tracked for Southwest Airlines
| Flight | Route | Aircraft Type | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| WN1384 | LAS→RNO | B737 | Very Unlikely0%Announced — not yet installed |
| WN3235 | OAK→BUR | B737 | Very Unlikely0%Announced — not yet installed |
| WN852 | TUL→HOU | B737 | Very Unlikely0%Announced — not yet installed |
| WN2504 | AUS→DAL | B737 | Very Unlikely0%Announced — not yet installed |
| WN4781 | SAN→PHX | B737 | Very Unlikely0%Announced — not yet installed |
| WN2756 | RNO→LAS | B737 | Very Unlikely0%Announced — not yet installed |
| WN4789 | DTW→MDW | B737 | Very Unlikely0%Announced — not yet installed |
| WN1787 | LGB→PHX | B38M | Very Unlikely0%Announced — not yet installed |
| WN4112 | BWI→RDU | B737 | Very Unlikely0%Announced — not yet installed |
| WN148 | DAL→MTJ | B38M | Very Unlikely0%Announced — not yet installed |
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Not yet. Southwest announced a Starlink partnership in February 2026. The first equipped aircraft are expected in summer 2026. No Southwest planes carry Starlink as of June 2026.
Southwest is targeting summer 2026 for the first equipped aircraft, with roughly 300 of 817 planes retrofitted by December 2026. No specific launch date has been confirmed.
Yes. Southwest confirmed Starlink WiFi will be free for Rapid Rewards members. Rapid Rewards is free to join. Pricing for non-members has not been announced.
Southwest has not confirmed which aircraft or routes receive Starlink first. The entire fleet is Boeing 737s (737-700, 737-800, and 737 MAX 8). All variants are candidates. Confirmed tail numbers will appear on this page automatically.
United Airlines leads US domestic Starlink with 364 of 1,779 aircraft equipped (about 20% of fleet). Alaska Airlines has around 36% coverage. Southwest and American Airlines both announced in 2026 but have zero aircraft equipped. Delta has no Starlink deal. Southwest targets 300 planes by December 2026 — a faster first-year ramp than United.
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Use the flight checker above. Enter your WN flight number. Once Southwest begins equipping aircraft in summer 2026, confirmed Starlink flights will show 'Very Likely' or 'Confirmed' probability scores.
Southwest offers ViaSat satellite WiFi on most aircraft. Speeds average 5 to 15 Mbps download — enough for email, unreliable for video calls. Starlink replaces this with 100+ Mbps speeds and free access for Rapid Rewards members.
