United Announces New Nonstop Flights from Houston and Washington, D.C. to Cartagena
PR Newswire
CHICAGO, June 29, 2026
United will be the first U.S. airline to offer nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) and Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cartagena when flights start on December 17Flights will operate year-round from both hubs, starting with four flights per weekUnited currently offers service to Bogota and Medellín, Colombia and served the country for more than 30 yearsCHICAGO, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced it will launch new nonstop service from Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cartagena, Colombia (CTG) starting December 17.* These new flights will operate year-round from both hubs, starting with four flights per week during the winter season. United will fly a Boeing 737 on this route, and customers on board can enjoy seatback screens at every seat with Bluetooth connectivity, larger overhead bins with room for everyone's roll aboard bag and soon free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members. Lonely Planet named Cartagena as a 2026 Best in Travel destination, noting its well-preserved Spanish architecture, vibrant culinary scene and rich history. Flights are available for sale on United.com and the United app.
