Delta Air Lines will begin the first nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) on March 28, 2027. Initially operating three times per week, the service will increase to daily flights starting June 7, 2027, making Delta the only U.S. carrier to offer direct service on this route.
The airline will deploy its Airbus A350-900 on the new route, featuring four cabin classes: Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort, and Delta Main. Premium passengers will have access to specialized check-in lines and Delta One Lounges at LAX, including a recently opened
lounge in Terminal 2. By 2028, Delta plans to operate four dedicated lounges across LAX, totaling more than 60,000 square feet.
This new nonstop service reinforces Delta’s Asia-Pacific network based in Southern California and complements the carrier’s joint venture with Korean Air. Passengers traveling between Los Angeles and Manila will also have connection options through Korean Air’s Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) hub, expanding travel flexibility across the region.
Jeff Arinder, Delta’s Vice President of Network Planning, said, “Customers traveling through Los Angeles continue to benefit from Delta’s investments in LAX, including an expanding Asia-Pacific network and the opening of
our second Delta One Lounge. The addition of Manila builds on the world-class travel experience our customers have come to expect from Delta while strengthening our position as LAX’s leading global carrier and premier West Coast hub.” Doug Webster, Chief Operations and Maintenance Officer at Los Angeles World Airports, added, “As a primary gateway to the Pacific, LAX is proud to welcome Delta’s new nonstop service to Manila. This daily service gives our guests another direct link to family and culture in the Philippines and reflects the strength of our partnership with Delta in delivering world-class service to one of
Southern California’s most deeply connected international markets.”
Delta has not yet released specific flight schedules, including departure and arrival times, nor has it announced ticket pricing or the ticket sales launch date for the LAX-Manila route.
