FlightWifiSouthwest vs Delta Wi-Fi
Same route, different metal. The tables below are the two carriers' live registry entries, per aircraft type, so the comparison stays current as their rollouts move.
Southwest
Aircraft being fittedVaries by aircraft
Starlink rollout since Jun 2026 (~300 of 800+ 737s targeted by end of 2026); Viasat and Anuvu GEO on the rest
- · Free for Rapid Rewards members (free to join) since 24 October 2025
- · Non-members pay a flat $8 per device per flight
Delta
Most of the fleetEmail & browsing
Viasat (Delta Sync)
Aircraft being fittedVaries by aircraft
Amazon Leo LEO agreed 31 March 2026 for an initial 500 aircraft with installation from 2028, free for SkyMiles members; Viasat GEO until then
- · Free for SkyMiles members (free signup)
- · Nearly all domestic + transatlantic fitted, transpacific completing through 2026
Southwest vs Delta Wi-Fi questions
Does Southwest or Delta have better Wi-Fi?
As of September 2026, Southwest's fleet-level verdict is "Varies by aircraft" and Delta's is "Email & browsing". On mid-rollout fleets the answer changes with the specific aircraft, so check the per-aircraft tables for the plane on your route.
Is Wi-Fi free on Southwest and Delta?
Southwest: Free for Rapid Rewards members (free to join) since 24 October 2025; Non-members pay a flat $8 per device per flight. Delta: Free for SkyMiles members (free signup); Nearly all domestic + transatlantic fitted, transpacific completing through 2026.
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