Delta is expanding its network out of Los Angeles with two new nonstop routes launching in June 2026.
The carrier will begin daily service to Hong Kong on June 6, 2026, and add three daily flights to Chicago O’Hare beginning June 7, 2026.
Delta last served Hong Kong from its Seattle hub in 2018, according to Cirium Diio schedule data.
The Hong Kong route will be operated with the Airbus A350-900, featuring Delta’s four-cabin layout including Delta One, Premium Select, Comfort+, and Main Cabin. Service to Chicago O’Hare will use Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
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Delta says the addition of Hong Kong expands its transpacific offerings and strengthens its joint venture partnership with Korean Air. The new route also complements Delta’s resumed Shanghai service and its upcoming Melbourne route, scheduled to begin in December 2026.
“Launching service to Hong Kong and Chicago from LAX strengthens our presence in two of the world’s most dynamic markets,” said Paul Baldoni, SVP of network planning at Delta, in a news release. “As the largest global carrier at LAX, we’re continuing to invest in routes that matter to our customers and deliver the premium travel experience that they’ve come to expect from Delta.”
With the addition of these two routes, the airline says its peak-day operation from Los Angeles includes more than 160 departures to over 50 destinations.
