American Airlines restarted non-stop flights between Miami International Airport and Maracaibo, Venezuela, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. This service reactivation ends a seven-year gap in direct air travel between the two cities. The carrier now stands as the sole airline providing a direct link between the U.S. and the capital of the Zulia state.
The return to Maracaibo follows the airline's earlier resumption of scheduled flights to Maiquetía International Airport, which serves Caracas, on April 30. However, operations into the Venezuelan capital are currently paused. This suspension stems from the closure of the airport infrastructure after strong earthquakes struck the country's central region.
The new Maracaibo route operates with one daily flight. Envoy Air, a regional subsidiary of American Airlines Group, manages the service. The flights utilize Embraer E-175 single-aisle aircraft. These planes are configured with a two-class layout that accommodates 76 passengers total. The configuration includes 12 seats in Business Class and 64 seats in Economy Class.
The daily schedule begins with a departure from Miami at 10:10, arriving in Maracaibo at 13:30. The return leg leaves Maracaibo at 14:10 and lands in Miami at 17:15. This timing allows for a same-day round trip for passengers.
The airline describes the route as a vital corridor for family reunification and the transport of relief supplies. The service also aims to support corporate travel needs for individuals entering or leaving Venezuelan territory. The carrier notes that the link helps alleviate pressure on the domestic air transport system during the current contingency.
