Delta will launch new Delta flights to the Philippines on March 28, 2027, with nonstop service between Los Angeles and Manila. The route gives Southern California travelers a direct option to the Philippines and adds Manila to Delta’s global network.
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.” He added, “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.”
Los Angeles and Manila route
Delta will be the only U.S. carrier offering nonstop service between Los Angeles and Manila. The airline will operate the route on an Airbus A350-900, linking LAX with Manila, the capital of the Philippines and a starting point for travel across the country.
For Delta One customers, the trip begins on the ground at LAX with exclusive Delta One check-in and security. Delta’s two Delta One Lounges at LAX include the newly opened Terminal 2 location, and LAX is the first airport in Delta’s network to offer two Delta One Lounges.
Delta One Lounges at LAX
The airline’s lounge buildout is not stopping there. By 2028, Delta will offer four dedicated lounge spaces at LAX totaling more than 60,000 square feet, giving the carrier more room to support long-haul travel from Southern California.
What Delta has not set out is route frequency. The March 28, 2027 start date is fixed, but the schedule details that will determine how often passengers can use the service have not been spelled out in the public statement.
For travelers planning ahead, the practical takeaway is simple: the nonstop option is on the books, the aircraft is named, and the carrier has staked out the route as its own among U.S. airlines. The unanswered piece is how often it will fly once service begins.
