United Airlines is returning to Venezuela after nearly a decade, with flights set to resume between Houston and Caracas, two prime oil hubs.

United Airlines Resumes Houston – Caracas Flights After Nearly A Decade

United Airlines will resume nonstop daily service between Houston (IAH) and Caracas (CCS) starting August 11, 2026, subject to government approval. The route will operate with a Boeing 737 MAX 8 and will mark United’s first service to Venezuela since it suspended flights in June 2017 .

Here is the initial schedule:

UA1046 Houston (IAH) – Caracas (CCS), departing 11:45 pm, arriving 5:30 am+1

UA1045 Caracas (CCS) – Houston (IAH), departing 8:00 am, arriving 12:30 pm

Tickets are already on sale via United’s website and mobile app.

This is a notable route restoration for United ( following a similar move by American Airlines ), but also a very specific one. Caracas is unlikely to become the next leisure hotspot for American tourists.…