Delta Air Lines Adds Five New Nonstop Routes From Los Angeles

Delta Air Lines Adds Five New Nonstop Routes From LAX, Including Manila's Ninoy Aquino Airport

Delta Air Lines is adding five new nonstop routes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), taking the SkyTeam carrier's total route count from the airport to 64. The five routes connect Los Angeles to Vancouver, Palm Beach, Monterey, Manila and Newark, with the first flights starting on 21 November 2026 and the last on 12 April 2027.

When Do Delta's New Nonstop Flights To Vancouver And Palm Beach Start?

Delta's nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and to Palm Beach start on 21 November 2026. Delta previously flew the Los Angeles to Vancouver route up until 2018, and will now operate it twice daily using an Airbus A319-100. It's a crowded route: Air Canada, Flair, United Airlines and WestJet all fly it year-round already, and American Airlines is adding a seasonal service too, so Delta's return isn't exactly filling a gap, it's muscling into one. On the same day, Delta begins serving Palm Beach, now named President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT). Delta will be the only carrier flying the Los Angeles to Palm Beach route year-round, though JetBlue will compete on it seasonally.

• Los Angeles (LAX) to Vancouver (YVR): from 21 November 2026
• Los Angeles (LAX) to Palm Beach (DJT): from 21 November 2026

What's The Story With Delta's New Monterey Route?

Delta's new nonstop route to Monterey starts on 19 December 2026, flying twice daily and operated by a SkyWest Embraer E175 with 76 seats: 20 in First Class, 20 in Comfort+, and 44 in Main Cabin. Delta will be the only carrier flying the route, which otherwise means a car journey of more than five hours to cover the 320 miles (514 km) between the two cities. Delta is also launching a once-daily nonstop service from Monterey to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) on the same day the Los Angeles link begins. The timing lines up with peak holiday travel season, when leisure demand to Monterey climbs as visitors head for Carmel by the Sea, Pebble Beach and Big Sur.

Manila And Newark Join Delta's Los Angeles Network In 2027

Delta's nonstop service from Los Angeles to Manila starts in March 2027, flying daily with an Airbus A350-900 to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). This route has otherwise been dominated by Philippine Airlines, the country's flag carrier, and Delta will be the only US airline flying nonstop between Los Angeles and Manila.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the last of the five, with Delta adding a twice-daily Airbus A321neo service from 12 April 2027. Alaska and United already fly the route year-round, and JetBlue adds seasonal flights across summer. Delta's year-round service will depart Los Angeles in the early morning and late evening, with the evening flight running as a red-eye overnight.

How Big Is Delta's Los Angeles Operation Now?

Delta's Los Angeles operation now runs to 64 routes once all five new services are up and running. According to The Frequent Flyer, Delta carried more than 13.5 million passengers between June 2025 and May 2026, representing 18.6% of all flights, which keeps it as the largest airline by market share at LAX.

Book the Vancouver and Newark routes carefully, since Delta being new to a route doesn't mean it's the cheap option. Check Google Flights or Skyscanner against Air Canada, United or JetBlue before you book; ten minutes well spent.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Delta start flying from Los Angeles to Manila?

Delta starts flying nonstop from Los Angeles to Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport in March 2027, using an Airbus A350-900 on a daily schedule. It will be the only US airline flying the route nonstop, competing against Philippine Airlines, which has long dominated it.

Is Delta the only airline flying nonstop from Los Angeles to Monterey?

Yes, Delta will be the only carrier flying nonstop between Los Angeles and Monterey when the route launches on 19 December 2026. The alternative is a car journey of more than five hours to cover the 320 miles (514 km) between the two.

Why is Palm Beach airport now called President Donald J. Trump International Airport?

Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT), which is the name Delta's new route will serve from 21 November 2026.

Does Delta still fly from Los Angeles to Vancouver?

Delta previously flew from Los Angeles to Vancouver up until 2018 and is resuming the route on 21 November 2026, operating twice daily with an Airbus A319-100. Air Canada, Flair, United Airlines and WestJet already fly it year-round, with American Airlines adding a seasonal service.