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United will launch new non-stop flights from Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and the International Airport Washington Dulles (IAD) a Cartagena, Colombia (CTG) from 17 from December.
These new flights will operate throughout the year from both airports, starting with four weekly flights during the winter season. United will operate this route with a Boeing 737, and passengers on board will be able to enjoy individual screens in each seat with Bluetooth connectivity, Larger overhead compartments with space for each passenger's hand luggage and, Coming soon, Wi-Fi Starlink free for MileagePlus members. Lonely Planet named Cartagena as one of the best travel destinations in 2026, highlighting its well-preserved Spanish architecture, its vibrant culinary scene and rich history. Flights are available for purchase on United.com and the United app.
United announces new direct flights from Houston and Washington, D.C. a Cartagena
«Colombia has been an important part of the United network in Latin America 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 unique travel experiences.", declared Patrick Quayle, Senior Vice President of Network Planning and Global Alliances at United Airlines. «As our third destination in Colombia, complementing our service to Bogotá and Medellín, Cartagena gives our clients access to a different facet of the country, making it easier for travelers from all over North America to experience one of the most emblematic destinations in the Caribbean.".
«The architectural beauty, “The vibrant culture and burgeoning culinary scene are just some of the reasons why travel experts say Cartagena should be on the bucket list of those looking for a destination this year.”, commented David Kinzelman, Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer of United Airlines. When flying non-stop, we will give our clients even more time to enjoy the landscapes and, during the trip, They will take advantage of all the advantages we offer on each flight: individual screens in the seats, Bluetooth connection, Larger overhead compartments and a host of travel-friendly tools in the United app.
United offers more flights to Latin America than any other airline in both Texas and the Washington D.C. metropolitan area., with direct flights to 57 destinations from its operations center in Houston and to 18 from Dulles. The new routes will connect Cartagena with more than 70 destinations in the United States from United hubs in Houston y Washington D.C.
Schedule details
| IAD – CTG | ||||
| Route | Start Date/Frequency | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Aircraft |
| IAD – CTG | Dec 17, 4x weekly service on Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun |
8:20 | 13:10 | Boeing 737 |
| CTG – IAD | Dec 17, 4x weekly service on Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun |
16:00 | 20:40 | Boeing 737 |
| IAH – CTG | ||||
| Route | Start Date/Frequency | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Aircraft |
| IAH – CTG | Dec 17, 4x weekly service on Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun |
9:35 | 14:50 | Boeing 737 |
| CTG – IAH | Dec 17, 4x weekly service on Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun |
14:20 | 17:45 | Boeing 737 |
Schedule is subject to change.
* Subject to government approval.
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