New Delta flights Philippines: LAX nonstop starts March 2027
Delta will start new Delta flights Philippines service with nonstop LAX–Manila flights beginning March 28, 2027. The airline said the route is its first nonstop between the U.S. mainland and the Philippines. Once launched, Delta will be the only U.S. carrier offering nonstop Los Angeles–Manila flights, joining Philippine Airlines on the corridor.
Key Takeaways
- Delta’s LAX–Manila nonstop service begins March 28, 2027, after a July 17, 2026 announcement.
- Flights start three times weekly, then go daily from June 7, 2027.
- The route is Delta’s first U.S. mainland–Philippines nonstop and will make it the only U.S. airline on LAX–Manila.
- Service will use Airbus A350-900 aircraft with Delta One, Premium Select, Comfort, and Main Cabin.
The news matters for Southern California travelers and the large Filipino community around Los Angeles, who until now often needed an Asia connection to reach Manila. For more Celebrity Breaking News updates, BlasterPost is tracking major travel announcements as they break.
When do the new Delta flights to the Philippines start?
According to AFAR, Delta announced the route on July 17, 2026. Nonstop flights between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) are scheduled to begin on March 28, 2027.
The airline plans to operate the service three times per week at first. Frequency is then set to rise to daily flights starting June 7, 2027, as Delta expands the schedule.
ABC7 Los Angeles reported that the addition is part of Delta’s continued Asia-Pacific growth from LAX. Jeff Arinder, Delta’s vice president of network planning, said customers traveling through Los Angeles benefit from investments including an expanding Asia-Pacific network and a second Delta One Lounge.
Why does this LAX to Manila route matter?
Arinder told AFAR that Los Angeles is a leading international gateway and home to one of the largest Filipino communities outside the Philippines, making Manila a natural network fit. He cited demand from travelers visiting family and friends, as well as growing business and leisure traffic between Southern California and the Philippines.
The roughly 7,300-mile flights will mark Delta’s first nonstop between the U.S. mainland and the Philippines. AFAR noted Delta previously served Manila from its former Tokyo Narita hub until those flights ended in 2020. More recently, Delta customers often connected via Seoul on SkyTeam partner Korean Air.
Philippine Airlines already flies nonstop between Los Angeles and Manila. Delta’s entry means U.S. travelers will have another nonstop option on the same city pair, with Delta as the only U.S.-based airline on the route once service starts.
What aircraft and cabins will Delta use on the Philippines route?
AFAR reported the LAX–Manila flights will be operated with Delta’s Airbus A350-900. Cabin choices include Delta One lie-flat business class, Delta Premium Select premium economy, Delta Comfort with extra legroom, and Main Cabin. Travelers should confirm fare type at booking, as Delta also sells more basic options in some cabins.
The route also gives customers one-stop access to destinations across the United States through Delta’s LAX hub, Arinder said. For leisure travelers, Manila remains a common gateway to destinations such as Palawan, Cebu, and Boracay after arrival in the capital.
Together, the March 2027 launch, stepped-up daily schedule in June, and A350-900 product position the new Delta flights Philippines launch as a major West Coast–Asia network move for the carrier.