Quick answer
| Nonstop | United, Newark to Split. The first direct route between Split and the US. |
|---|---|
| Season 2026 | 30 April to early September, three days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday). |
| Season 2027 | Reported to return on 4 May 2027, on the same days. Confirm with United. |
| Aircraft | Boeing 767-300ER |
| Other nonstop | United also flies Newark to Dubrovnik in summer. Dubrovnik is a different city, a long way from Split. |
Sources: Croatia Week (October 2025) and Visit Croatia (28 September 2026). Checked 11 November 2026. Schedules change, so confirm on United’s own website before you book.
Is there a nonstop flight now?
The 2026 season ended in early September. Until the route returns in spring 2027, fly to a European hub and connect to Split.
Connecting through Europe
- London, Munich and Frankfurt have many flights to Croatia, according to Visit Croatia. If you change airports in London, leave extra time.
- Rome has direct Croatia Airlines flights to Split, Dubrovnik and Zagreb.
Times announced for the nonstop
When the route was announced, flights left Split at 10:00 and reached New York at 14:00 local time. The return left Newark at 17:00 and landed in Split just before 08:00 the next morning. Check United for the current times.
What a morning arrival means for your ferry
- You will land early, then wait for baggage and the airport shuttle, which leaves about 30 minutes after a flight lands.
- The Supetar (Brač) ferry ticket is valid for any departure that day, so it is the easiest same-day connection.
- Hvar catamaran tickets are tied to one sailing. Don’t book a tight one on arrival day.
Read Split airport to the ferry port for the full plan from the terminal to the boat.
Before you fly, read entering Croatia as a US citizen.
Your next steps
- Split airport to the ferry portShuttle, taxi and timing
- Split to BračCar ferry to Supetar, all year
- Split to HvarCatamaran or car ferry
- How to book Croatian ferriesWhich ticket works how
Common questions
Is there a direct flight from the US to Split?
Yes, in summer. United flies Newark to Split three times a week in season. It did not run in winter 2026.
Can I fly to Dubrovnik and take a boat to Split?
They are far apart. Fly to Split if you plan to travel to Brac or Hvar from there.