American Airlines announced Monday that tickets are now on sale for nonstop flights between Miami and Caracas, marking the carrier’s return to Venezuela for the first time since 2019. American’s release says the service begins April 30, with tickets available on aa.com and the airline’s mobile app.
The daily service launches on April 30 using Embraer 175 dual-class aircraft operated by Envoy, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, according to a company statement.
Departures from Miami International Airport leave at 10:16 a.m. ET and arrive in Caracas at 1:36 p.m. ET. Return flights depart Caracas at 2:40 p.m. ET and land in Miami at 6:13 p.m. ET.
American said it began operating in Venezuela in 1987 and had been the largest U.S. airline serving the country before suspending service in 2019.
The route’s return follows recent changes in U.S.-Venezuela policy. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, U.S. restrictions affecting Venezuelan airspace were imposed in January following the Maduro capture and related regional disruptions. Commercial air travel conditions later shifted, allowing carriers to move toward resumed service.
The U.S. State Department currently maintains a Level 3 travel advisory for Venezuela, urging Americans to reconsider travel.
American appears to be the first major U.S. carrier to restore service on the route.