The airline plans to operate 24 weekly flights between the United States and Venezuela by January, continuing a return that began earlier this year.

American Airlines is expanding its Venezuela network, with plans to reach 24 weekly flights from Miami beginning in January 2027. The increase extends a return that began earlier this year, when American became the first U.S. airline since 2019 to resume service to the country.

The expansion gives Venezuela a larger presence in American’s international schedule, with Miami serving as the gateway for every route. American says it remains the only U.S. airline flying to Venezuela, putting its South Florida hub at the center of the country’s nonstop connections with a U.S. carrier.

A Growing Venezuela Schedule

The planned January schedule includes twice-daily flights between Miami and Caracas and daily service between Miami and Maracaibo. An additional three weekly flights to eastern Venezuela will bring the airline’s total to 24 departures each week in each direction.

That gives travelers a mix of frequencies across the network. Caracas will have the most options, with two flights a day, while Maracaibo’s daily service allows departures throughout the week. The additional eastern Venezuela service begins Jan. 15, operating on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The expansion is the next step in American Airlines’ return to a country that had been absent from U.S. airline passenger networks for years. Rather than stopping with its initial restoration of service, American is adding both frequency and geographic reach.

Miami Is the Main Connection

Every American flight to Venezuela will operate through Miami, concentrating the airline’s service at its principal gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America. For South Florida travelers, that means nonstop access; for passengers elsewhere, Miami becomes the connecting point.

American says the new eastern Venezuela service will offer one-stop access to more than 100 destinations in North America through its Miami hub. The available connections will depend on flight schedules and operating days, giving travelers a reason to compare the entire itinerary when choosing a departure.

The approach follows the same hub strategy behind American’s extensive Caribbean flying from Miami. Flights from across its domestic network feed into South Florida, where passengers connect to destinations throughout the region.

What Changes for Travelers

The clearest change is the number of available flights. By January, American’s Venezuela operation will include three destinations, with daily or better service on its two established routes and a more limited schedule on the newest addition.

If you’re traveling to Caracas, twice-daily service provides more departure choices when arranging a trip. If you’re headed to Maracaibo, daily flights mean you can plan around any day of the week, subject to seat availability and the published schedule.

Travel to eastern Venezuela will require closer attention to operating days. The three weekly departures offer another entry point into the country, although a short trip will need to align with the Monday, Wednesday and Friday schedule.

A Return That Is Still Expanding

American’s resumption of Venezuela flights earlier this year ended a gap in U.S. carrier service dating to 2019. The airline has since continued its return, with the January expansion taking the operation to more than three departures a day on average.

The airline also operated a dedicated relief flight to Caracas following earthquakes in Venezuela, carrying more than 9,000 pounds of essential supplies. American says it was the first U.S. airline to resume daily flights when Caracas reopened to international air service.

The latest expansion adds another chapter to a broader year of growth for the carrier, whose larger flying schedule has included increases across its network. For Venezuela, the concrete change comes in January: three destinations, 24 weekly flights and a larger set of connections through Miami.