United Brings Back Its Caracas Route
United Airlines plans to resume daily nonstop flights between Houston and Caracas on 11 August 2026, subject to final government approval. The route will link George Bush Intercontinental Airport with Simón Bolívar International Airport using a Boeing 737 MAX 8. Tickets are already on sale, marking United’s planned return to Venezuela after it suspended service in June 2017.
The airline previously served Venezuela for more than 20 years before leaving the market nearly nine years ago. United says the returning route will support business links, family visits and wider travel between the United States and Venezuela. Houston is one of the airline’s main hubs, with a large network across Latin America, the Caribbean and long-haul destinations.
United says its Houston hub offers up to 100 daily flights to more than 50 destinations across Latin America and the Caribbean. Passengers using the new Caracas service will also be able to connect through Houston to more than 180 destinations worldwide. The airline is also preparing a $2 billion Terminal B upgrade at Houston, including 22 new mainline gates.
The restored route could make Caracas easier to combine with a wider Venezuela trip. Visitors can use the capital as a starting point for the Ávila mountains, coastal towns near La Guaira, Caribbean beaches and onward domestic journeys to destinations such as Los Roques or Canaima National Park. Houston connections may also make the journey simpler for people starting outside Texas.
The main detail is the approval condition. Until regulators give final clearance, the route should be treated as planned rather than fully confirmed. Still, United’s return would add a major daily link on a market that has been limited for years. Anyone considering the service should check entry rules, safety advice and airline updates before booking.
