{"id":189501,"date":"2026-06-29T14:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=189501"},"modified":"2026-06-30T12:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:09:55","slug":"united-airlines-expands-colombia-network-with-new-non-stop-flights-to-cartagena-from-houston-and-washington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/06\/united-airlines-expands-colombia-network-with-new-non-stop-flights-to-cartagena-from-houston-and-washington.html","title":{"rendered":"United Airlines Expands Colombia Network with New Non-Stop Flights to Cartagena from Houston and Washington"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

United Airlines<\/strong> has announced the expansion of its international route network with the launch of non-stop services to Cartagena, Colombia<\/strong>, connecting the Caribbean destination with its hubs in Houston and Washington, D.C<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategic Connectivity and Expansion in the Colombian Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The airline confirmed that it will begin operations from Houston and Washington Dulles to Cartagena starting December 17. These new routes will operate on a year-round, mainline schedule, initially launching with a frequency of four flights per week during the winter season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this announcement, Cartagena consolidates its position as United’s third destination in the South American country, complementing the airline’s current offerings to Bogota and Medellin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patrick Quayle, United\u2019s Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances, highlighted the relevance of this market:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Colombia has been an important part of United’s Latin America network for more than 30 years, and our new service to Cartagena reflects our continued investment in the country and our commitment to offering customers new and distinct travel experiences.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, the new routes will connect Cartagena to more than 70 destinations across the United States via the airline’s connecting hubs in Houston and Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flight Schedules and Itineraries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Services from both hubs will operate four times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The detailed itineraries provided by the company are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washington Dulles \u2013 Cartagena<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Route<\/th>Frequency<\/th>Departure<\/th>Arrival<\/th>Aircraft<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Washington \u2013 Cartagena<\/td>Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun<\/td>08:20<\/td>13:10<\/td>Boeing 737<\/td><\/tr>
Cartagena \u2013 Washington*<\/td>Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun<\/td>16:00<\/td>20:40<\/td>Boeing 737<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note: Corrected from the original text’s typo “Washington \u2013 Houston” to reflect the actual return leg of the Washington Dulles turnaround service.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Houston Intercontinental \u2013 Cartagena<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Route<\/th>Frequency<\/th>Departure<\/th>Arrival<\/th>Aircraft<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Houston \u2013 Cartagena<\/td>Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun<\/td>09:35<\/td>14:50<\/td>Boeing 737<\/td><\/tr>
Cartagena \u2013 Houston<\/td>Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun<\/td>14:20<\/td>17:45<\/td>Boeing 737<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In-Flight Experience and Destination Appeal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The route will be operated using Boeing 737 aircraft. Passengers on board will experience the following cabin specifications and digital services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n