New Routes

United: non-stop flights from Houston and Washington D.C. to Cartagena, Colombia

Effective December 17th, these new flights will operate year-round from both hubs, starting with 4 flights per week during the winter season. Flights are available for sale on United.com and the United app.

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United will operate the route with Boeing 737s, and passengers can enjoy seatback screens at every seat with Bluetooth connectivity, larger overhead bins 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.

United offers more flights to Latin America than any other airline in both Texas and the Washington, D.C. area, offering non-stop flights to 57 destinations from its hub in Houston and 18 from Dulles. The new routes will connect Cartagena to more than 70 destinations across the U.S. from United’s hubs in Houston and Washington, D.C.