Quick answer
| Nonstop | United, Newark to Dubrovnik, a seasonal route. |
|---|---|
| Season 2026 | Daily from 30 April 2026. |
| Season 2027 | United resumes on 29 April 2027, according to Visit Croatia. The same page also gives 21 October 2027 as an end date, which is unclear, so confirm the dates on United. |
| From Canada | Air Canada lists Montreal to Dubrovnik on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 May to 24 October 2027, a new route. |
| Other nonstop | None now. Delta (New York JFK) stopped after 2021, and American (Philadelphia) has said it will not resume for the time being. |
Sources: Visit Croatia (28 September 2026) and Croatia Airlines. Checked 12 November 2026. Schedules change, so confirm on United’s own website before you book.
Outside the nonstop season
United’s route is seasonal. When it is not flying, fly to a European hub and connect to Dubrovnik.
Connecting through Europe
In summer 2026 (29 March to 24 October) Croatia Airlines listed Dubrovnik flights from Athens, Frankfurt, Munich, Paris, Prague, Rome, Stuttgart (Mondays and Fridays, new) and Zurich. Source: Croatia Airlines. Visit Croatia (28 September 2026) also lists London, and warns it can mean changing airports. Other airlines fly some of these routes too, and 2027 schedules may differ, so check before you book.
- Book one ticket for the whole journey if you can, so the airline rebooks you if your first flight is late.
- Flights from other Schengen countries are treated as domestic in Croatia, so you normally clear passport control at your first Schengen airport, not on arrival. Confirm with your airline. EU Entry/Exit System enrollment can add time there.
- If you change airports in London, leave extra time.
- Don’t book a tight boat on arrival day. A connection can delay you and your bags.
Before you fly, read entering Croatia as a US citizen.
Your next steps
- Dubrovnik airport to the ferry portShuttle, taxi and timing
- Boats from DubrovnikElaphiti islands, Mljet, Korčula
- Plan your trip from DubrovnikPick your islands, get a step-by-step plan
- How to book Croatian ferriesWhich ticket works how
Common questions
Is there a direct flight from the US to Dubrovnik?
Yes, in summer. United flies Newark to Dubrovnik. See the dates above, and confirm them on United.
Do Delta or American fly to Dubrovnik?
Not according to Visit Croatia’s page of 28 September 2026. Delta stopped after 2021, and American has suspended its route and says it will not resume it for the time being.
