Delta Air Lines will begin nonstop service between Los Angeles and Manila on March 28, 2027, giving the carrier a new direct link between the United States and the Philippines. Delta will initially operate the route three times per week before increasing it to daily service on June 7. The airline said it will be the only U.S. carrier flying nonstop between Los Angeles International Airport and Manila.
The route will be operated with an Airbus A350-900 configured with four cabin products. Travelers will be able to book Delta One business class, Delta Premium Select premium economy, Delta Comfort extra-legroom seating, or standard economy. Using the A350 gives Delta a long-range aircraft suited to the distance while also allowing the airline to target a broad mix of premium, leisure, and visiting-friends-and-relatives demand.
Philippine Airlines already operates nonstop flights between Manila and Los Angeles, meaning Delta will enter an established long-haul market rather than create a completely new city pair. The competitive backdrop is also changing. Philippine Airlines recently agreed to join the Oneworld alliance, which includes American Airlines, while Delta remains a member of SkyTeam. That creates a clearer alliance dimension around one of the most important air links between the Philippines and the United States.
For Delta, the route expands its transpacific network from Los Angeles and strengthens its position in a market with significant family, business, and tourism traffic. The decision to begin with three weekly flights and move to daily service within several months suggests the airline expects demand to build quickly while still limiting initial capacity risk.
The launch also adds another competitive option for travelers who currently rely heavily on Philippine Airlines or connecting itineraries through other Asian hubs. For Los Angeles, the service reinforces the airport’s role as a leading U.S. gateway to Southeast Asia and gives Delta a more visible position in the growing Philippines market.
