# Delta to Launch Nonstop LAX-Manila Service Starting March 28, 2027

_Jul 17 13:00_

Tags: Delta Air Lines, Philippine Airlines, United Airlines, Delta One, Asia, Los Angeles, Manila, Philippines, Southeast Asia, United States

Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Manila (MNL) on March 28, 2027, marking its first mainland U.S.-Philippines route

## Summary

Delta Air Lines announced it will launch nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in the Philippines, effective March 28, 2027. This will be Delta's first nonstop route between the U.S. mainland and the Philippines. The route will be operated by an Airbus A350-900 with up to 40 Delta One suites. Delta becomes the second airline and the first U.S. carrier to offer nonstop LAX-MNL service, joining Philippine Airlines and United Airlines (from SFO). This expansion is part of Delta's broader growth in the Pacific, following recent launches to Hong Kong and upcoming service to Melbourne. Executives cited high customer demand for Southeast Asian destinations as a key driver

Sources add:
• The Points Guy: Delta announces nonstop service to Manila, Philippines Delta expands Pacific map from LAX, adds nonstop Philippines route for 2027 Sean Cudahy is an aviation reporter covering news about airlines, frequent flyer programs…

## Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (Delta Air Lines, Philippine Airlines, United Airlines).

## What each source adds

- **The Points Guy**: Delta announces nonstop service to Manila, Philippines Delta expands Pacific map from LAX, adds nonstop Philippines route for 2027 Sean Cudahy is an aviation reporter covering news about airlines, frequent flyer programs…

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/delta-air-lines-nonstop-route-manila-philipppines) — Delta expands Pacific map from LAX, adds nonstop Philippines route for 2027
- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/delta-air-lines-nonstop-route-manila-philippines) — Delta expands Pacific map from LAX, adds nonstop Philippines route for 2027

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