United Airlines Tops Transatlantic Flights with 95 Daily Departures

United Airlines, a member of the Star Alliance, holds the record for the highest number of transatlantic flights from the US with an average of 95 daily departures from April to December. This number varies between 71 and 110 depending on seasonal demand and capacity changes. However, this is a decrease from last year’s record-breaking 113 services.

Shortest Transatlantic Flights by United Airlines

The shortest transatlantic flights operated by United Airlines, with a minimum block time from April to December 2026, are listed below. This includes taxi time, flight time, and a buffer for short delays.

– Newark to Nuuk with a minimum block time of 4 hours and 20 minutes, operated by a twice-weekly 737 MAX 8 (seasonal) since 2025. – Newark to Ponta Delgada with a minimum block time of 5 hours and 35 minutes, operated up to daily by a 737 MAX 8 (seasonal). – Newark to Keflavik with a minimum block time of 5 hours and 40 minutes, operated daily by a 757-200 (seasonal). – Washington Dulles to Keflavik with a minimum block time of 5 hours and 55 minutes, starting May 21 as a new route for 2026, operated daily by a 757-200 (seasonal). – Chicago O’Hare to Keflavik with a minimum block time of 6 hours and 15 minutes, operated year-round up to daily by a 757-200 and 737 MAX 8. – Newark to Shannon with a minimum block time of 6 hours and 25 minutes, operated daily by a 757-200 (seasonal). – Newark to Madeira with a minimum block time of 6 hours and 35 minutes, operated by a three weekly 737 MAX 8 (seasonal) since 2025. – Newark to Dublin with a minimum block time of 6 hours and 35 minutes, operated year-round by two daily 757-200 and 777-200ER, making it United’s shortest transatlantic route to see widebody aircraft. – Newark to Lisbon with a minimum block time of 6 hours and 45 minutes, operated year-round by a daily 787-10. – Newark to Glasgow with a minimum block time of 6 hours and 45 minutes, returning route in 2026, operated daily by a 737 MAX 8 (seasonal).

Third Route to Iceland for United Airlines

According to the US Department of Transportation, United Airlines has had flights to Iceland since 2018, starting with Newark and followed by Chicago O’Hare three years later. In 2026, they will add a record third route from Washington Dulles, making it the first US carrier to serve this market.