# Delta Air Lines to Launch Nonstop SLC–STS Service Oct. 6

_May 26 16:30_

Tags: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Southwest, SkyMiles, California, Salt Lake City, Sonoma County, route network, airline

Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service from Salt Lake City to Sonoma County Airport (STS) on October 6, 2026, operating daily with an Embraer 175 regional jet

## Summary

Delta Air Lines has filed plans to launch nonstop service between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, California. The new route launches on October 6, 2026. The service will be operated by Delta Connection using an Embraer 175 regional jet configured with 12 first-class recliners and 20 Comfort+ extra-legroom seats. This marks a new airport for Delta, providing SkyMiles members with a direct link to the Sonoma and Napa wine regions. The launch adds to recent air service growth at STS, which has seen increased activity from Southwest and Alaska Airlines

## Why it matters

Affects 4 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection...).

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/delta-air-lines-sonoma-county-airport-added) — Delta Air Lines adds new US city, gets in on California wine country turf battle

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