United Airlines Announces Nonstop Service from Bradley International Airport to Houston

January 16, 2026

United Airlines will launch nonstop service between Bradley International Airport (BDL) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas.

The year-round service will begin on Thursday, May 21, 2026, and operate daily using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

“We are thrilled that United is expanding its footprint at Bradley International Airport and offering our passengers another nonstop destination,” said Michael W. Shea, Executive Director & CEO of the CAA. “This flight will offer greater convenience to those traveling to the Houston area and allow passengers to connect to other destinations within United’s global network.”

“As travelers start mapping out their summer plans, we’re excited to bring nonstop service between Houston and Hartford,” said Mark Weithofer, United’s Managing Director of Domestic Network Planning. “This route is an exciting addition to United’s route network and provides our customers with greater access to not only the two cities, but to destinations around the world with one-stop connections through Houston.”

In addition to service to Houston (IAH), United also flies from BDL to its hubs in Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN) and Washington, DC (IAD).

For more information on flight schedules and to book a ticket, visit https://www.united.com

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*Some nonstop flights may operate only during certain time periods of the year (seasonally). For the latest flight information, please visit the airline's website.