Delta Air Lines plans to launch nonstop flights between Los Angeles and Manila on March 28, 2027, adding a new direct trans-Pacific option for travelers heading between the U.S. West Coast and the Philippines.
The airline says the route will initially operate three times weekly before increasing to daily service on June 7, 2027. Flights are planned on Airbus A350-900 aircraft with Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort and Main Cabin seating.
Delta describes the service as its first nonstop route between Los Angeles International Airport and Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The airline also says it will be the only U.S. carrier offering nonstop service between the two cities when the route begins.
New direct option for Philippines trips
The route gives U.S.-based travelers, Filipino-Americans and visitors connecting through Los Angeles another way to reach Manila without changing planes in East Asia or the Middle East. Manila remains the main international gateway for many onward trips within the Philippines, including domestic connections to beach and island destinations.
Delta also links the new service to its wider Asia-Pacific network from Los Angeles. Travelers who prefer a one-stop option may still use Delta's joint venture with Korean Air through Seoul Incheon, but the new Manila flight adds a direct alternative for itineraries where a nonstop is more convenient.
What travelers should check before booking
The launch is still more than a year away, so schedules, fares and aircraft details should be confirmed on Delta's booking channels closer to travel. Local reporting has indicated that Manila-origin service may begin shortly after the first Los Angeles departure because of the westbound crossing and time-zone difference.
Travelers planning Philippines trips in spring or summer 2027 should compare the new nonstop with existing one-stop routings, especially for onward domestic connections from Manila. The move to daily flights in June could also be useful for peak summer visits, family travel and longer multi-island itineraries where schedule flexibility matters.
The Philippine Department of Tourism welcomed the announcement, saying additional flights and competition can improve travel choices and support visitor arrivals from the United States, one of the Philippines' largest inbound markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Delta says nonstop Los Angeles-Manila service is scheduled to begin on March 28, 2027, with three weekly flights at launch.
Delta says the route is planned to increase from three weekly flights to daily service on June 7, 2027.
The route is planned between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila.
Travelers should check Delta's official booking channels for sale dates, exact schedules, fares and any later changes, as the launch is still scheduled for 2027.
