How to get to Ibiza from the USA
As of today, there are no scheduled nonstop flights between the US and Ibiza (IBZ). Every American trip to Ibiza connects through a European hub. That changes in 2027, when United launches the first-ever nonstop route from the US.
Quick answer: Until May 2027, fly into a major European hub (Madrid, Barcelona, London, Amsterdam, etc.) and connect to Ibiza on a short intra-Europe flight. From 31 May 2027, United flies nonstop between Newark (EWR) and Ibiza (IBZ), seasonally, 4x weekly each way.
United's Newark-Ibiza nonstop (2027)
United Airlines has announced the first nonstop route between the US and Ibiza, part of the airline's largest international expansion: 10 new destinations across 13 routes for summer 2027.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Route | Newark Liberty (EWR) ↔ Ibiza (IBZ), not JFK |
| Start date | 31 May 2027 (EWR→IBZ); return service from 1 Jun 2027 |
| Frequency | 4x weekly each way, seasonal |
| Outbound days | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| Return days | Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday |
| Season | EWR→IBZ through 7 Oct 2027; IBZ→EWR through 8 Oct 2027 (per current plan) |
| Aircraft | Airbus A321XLR, configured with Polaris business and Premium Plus |
Important caveat: This schedule is subject to government approvals and can change. United is, according to current announcements, the only US carrier with a nonstop US-Ibiza route planned for 2027. Always verify live pricing and schedule availability directly with United before booking.
This is part of United's broader transatlantic push, and comes after Delta was reportedly considered for an Ibiza route before United secured it. Local tourism coverage has also pointed to rising American interest in Ibiza well ahead of the nonstop launch, though exact search-volume figures reported in the press should be treated as journalism, not verified ad-platform data.
How Americans get to Ibiza today (pre-2027)
Until the nonstop launches, every route from the US to Ibiza involves at least one connection. The most common pattern:
- Fly the US → a major European hub. Madrid and Barcelona are the most direct options for Spain-based connections; London, Amsterdam, and other Western European hubs also work well and often have more frequent US service.
- Connect to Ibiza on a short intra-Europe flight. Madrid and Barcelona both have frequent, short flights to Ibiza, especially during the April-October season when Ibiza's air links expand significantly.
- Watch seasonality. Ibiza's flight network shrinks considerably outside peak season (roughly May-October), so off-season trips may need an extra connection or a ferry leg from mainland Spain.
If you're not flying from the New York area, you'll likely still connect through Newark or another hub even after 2027: the nonstop only helps travelers who can reasonably get to EWR.
Booking tips
- For the 2027 nonstop, book directly through United once the route opens for sale, and double-check the specific travel dates against the announced operating days above: it doesn't fly daily.
- For pre-2027 connections, compare routing through Madrid or Barcelona against other European hubs; total travel time and layover length vary more than ticket price alone.
- If you collect airline miles or points, the Polaris/Premium Plus cabins on the new A321XLR route are worth watching for award availability once the route is bookable.