# United Adds 4 New Routes to Southern California, St. Croix, and Mexico

_Jun 3 14:30_

Tags: United Airlines, Chiapas, Los Cabos, Mexico, Southern California, St. Croix, United States, route network, airline, new route

United Airlines is launching four new routes from IAD, EWR, and IAH to John Wayne Airport, Los Cabos, St. Croix, and Tuxtla Gutierrez, with service starting in August and October 2026

## Summary

United Airlines announced a four-route expansion adding service to Southern California, St. Croix, and Mexico. The new routes include: - IAD to John Wayne Airport (SNA): Year-round, once-daily service beginning August 11, 2026.
- IAD to Los Cabos (SJD): Year-round, four times weekly (Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun) beginning October 25, 2026.
- EWR to St. Croix (STX): Seasonal, Saturday-only service from October 31, 2026, to March 27, 2027.
- IAH to Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ): Year-round, three times weekly (Wed, Fri, Sun) starting October 28, 2026. These additions support United's Dulles hub expansion and provide new nonstop leisure options, including the only nonstop U.S. service to Chiapas

## Why it matters

Affects United Airlines loyalty members and route planners. New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/airline/united-launching-new-routes-fall-winter) — United adds new Mexico, Caribbean and Southern California flights in 4-route expansion

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