# Delta and United Return to Moab, Utah, With New Flights Starting Oct. 6

_Jul 15 11:00_

Tags: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines, Essential Air Service, Denver, Moab, Utah, Salt Lake City, route network, airline, loyalty program

Delta and United launch new service to Moab's Canyonlands Field (CNY) on Oct. 6, 2026, via SkyWest. Delta flies to SLC (seasonal), United to DEN

## Summary

Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are launching new service to Moab, Utah (Canyonlands Field Airport, CNY) on October 6, 2026. This marks the return of major carrier service to the region after Delta suspended its SLC route in late 2023 and United ended its DEN service in January 2024. United will operate daily flights to its Denver hub (DEN) using a 50-seat Bombardier CRJ-200. Delta will link Moab to its Salt Lake City hub (SLC) using a 50-seat CRJ-500 with a premium-heavy configuration (60% first/Comfort). Delta's SLC route is seasonal, running from October 6 through November 30, with a hiatus until March 8, 2027. Both routes are part of the federal Essential Air Service program

## Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines). Spans 3 hotel programs (Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, Red Cliffs Lodge Moab).

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/delta-united-new-routes-moab-utah-canyonlands) — Delta and United return to Utah's red rock country: Moab flights launch this fall

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