United Airlines will discontinue its nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), the carrier announced. The last scheduled flight on the route will operate on March 27, 2027, giving travelers roughly seven months to adjust plans.
The Newark–Lima connection is a long-running link in the carrier’s network. United and its predecessor, Continental Airlines, have served the New York–Lima market for many years: Continental flew the route in the 1990s, and United has maintained service from the New York area to Lima since 2012.
United is not abandoning the market. Instead, it is shifting capacity within its network by adding a second daily nonstop between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lima. That extra Houston flight will begin on March 27, the same day Newark service ends. United said the change reflects routine schedule adjustments driven by seasonality, demand and other market factors.
This adjustment comes on the heels of a much larger international expansion the airline unveiled recently, which added several new long-haul destinations. While United has said it intends to keep many of those unique routes in place, it continues to rebalance routes and frequencies across hubs.
For passengers who typically fly EWR–LIM, the airline’s statement suggests alternatives through Houston or other United hubs. Travelers with bookings should watch for rebooking options or refunds and contact United or their travel agent for assistance.
Editorial note: The views in this summary are informational and reflect reporting on the carrier’s announced schedule changes.
