Delta Adding New Transcontinental Route

The airline is also expanding service in a handful of existing markets.

A Delta A321neo in the airline's 100-year special livery
A Delta A321neo in the airline's 100-year special livery (Photo: Shutterstock | Aurelia Blankenship)
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Key Takeaways:

  • Delta is significantly expanding its network from Seattle in spring 2026, introducing new and increased services.
  • A key addition is a brand-new daily nonstop flight between Seattle and Philadelphia, starting May 7, 2026, to meet high customer demand.
  • The airline will also increase frequencies on several existing routes, including an additional Seattle-Boston flight and boosted service to Ontario and San Jose, California.
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Delta is set to expand its network from Seattle next spring, introducing new and increased service across several markets.

Beginning May 7, 2026, the airline will launch brand-new daily nonstop flights between Seattle and Philadelphia — a route the airline says has been highly requested by both corporate and leisure travelers. Flights will be operated by an Airbus A321neo.

American and Alaska currently link the two cities with non-stop flights.

On the same date, Delta will move up the start of its fourth daily Seattle–Boston flight, which was originally scheduled to begin in June.

An airline spokesperson confirmed the network additions to AirlineGeeks on Friday.

West Coast Service Boost

The airline will also add frequencies on two West Coast routes. Service from Seattle to Ontario, California, will increase to four times daily, while San Jose, California, will grow to five times daily.

“Seattle continues to be one of Delta’s most important coastal gateways, connecting customers to key business and leisure destinations across the country and around the world,” said Amy Martin, Delta’s network planning chief, in a statement. “Philadelphia has been a top-requested destination from our Seattle corporate customers, and this new service reflects our commitment to investing in the routes that matter most to them while building an even stronger network from the Pacific Northwest.”

Ryan Ewing

Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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