Delta to Launch Manila-Los Angeles Nonstop Service
Delta Air Lines will begin daily nonstop flights between Manila and Los Angeles, its first nonstop link between the two cities.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Air Travel
Delta Air Lines will start daily nonstop flights between Manila and Los Angeles, with Los Angeles departures beginning March 27, 2027, from LAX and Manila departures beginning March 29, 2027, from NAIA. The launch date from Manila is one day earlier than initially announced.
Why it matters
The route adds a direct link between the Philippines and the US West Coast, which the airline says will offer greater convenience for business, tourism, and family travelers. It is also expected to add capacity and competition to the transpacific aviation market.
The Airbus A350-900 will carry 275 seats across four cabin classes, including 40 Delta One suites and 159 Delta Main seats. Fare levels and expected passenger load factors for the route were not specified.
The players
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is a major U.S. carrier headquartered in Atlanta that operates an extensive international network and has been expanding its transpacific presence.
The details
Flights from Manila will depart at 7:40 a.m. and arrive in Los Angeles at 6 a.m., while Los Angeles departures at 11:20 p.m. arrive in Manila at 5:30 a.m. two days later. Delta recently upgraded its Delta One premium service on transoceanic routes departing Los Angeles International Airport.
Timeline
March 27, 2027: Delta flights begin departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
March 29, 2027: Delta flights begin departing from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila.
Air Travel Outlook
The Manila route extends Delta's recently upgraded Delta One premium service on transoceanic routes departing Los Angeles to a new Asian destination. It also adds capacity to the transpacific market between the US West Coast and Southeast Asia.
Travelers between the Philippines and the US West Coast will gain a daily nonstop option starting in late March 2027, avoiding connections on the route. The launch date from Manila is one day earlier than originally announced, so travelers planning around the schedule should check current departure dates.
The takeaway
Nonstop service between Manila and Los Angeles will reduce connection time for travelers on this corridor once flights begin in March 2027. Booking early and monitoring schedule updates will help travelers take advantage of the new option.
What happens next
Delta's Los Angeles-to-Manila flights are scheduled to begin March 27, 2027, and Manila-to-Los Angeles flights March 29, 2027.
Further reading
For more on how new long-haul routes like this one reshape travel options, explore Air Travel.
