Overview
- Delta has published schedules showing nonstop service from Los Angeles to Manila beginning in late March 2027 with an initial three flights per week and a planned increase to daily service on June 7, 2027.
- The carrier will use Airbus A350‑900 aircraft for the 7,300‑mile route with published block times of about 14 hours 40 minutes westbound and 13 hours 25 minutes eastbound and specific departure and arrival times that cross the International Date Line.
- The announcement follows months of internal filings and public leaks of the schedule and signals a shift toward building more nonstop Asian routes out of Los Angeles rather than relying mainly on Seattle or partner hubs.
- Analysts note the route will face strong competition from United and from Philippine Airlines as it joins oneworld, and they say high U.S. operating costs mean the flight may be driven as much by network and loyalty strategy as by direct profit.
- Delta previously suspended Manila service during the pandemic and has been adding long‑haul A350 capacity at LAX, so the new route reflects both fleet availability and a push to offer more direct West Coast connections to Asia while watching premium demand and award space.