Delta is preparing a set of new international links that begin in November and run into March, spread across six of its US hubs. According to schedule data from the aviation analytics firm Cirium, the carrier's additions range from a short hop to Canada to longer services in the Middle East and the Caribbean. For travelers, the timing matters because these routes will shape which nonstop options are available during the busiest winter and spring booking periods.
A November Start in Los Angeles
The first addition arrives on November 21, when Delta begins twice-daily service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in British Columbia. The route will be flown with aircraft from Delta's mainline fleet. Delta has operated this corridor before, including regional flights under Delta Connection in 2007 and 2008 and a return from 2015 to 2018, when it also used mainline jets in 2017. The carrier describes Los Angeles as one of its most important West Coast bases, and says it is the only airline at LAX offering multiple daily flights to each of the airport's top ten markets.
Three Launches in December
In December, Delta adds three routes. The longest is a service from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) near Tel Aviv, Israel, operating three times weekly from December 19, 2026 with the Airbus A350. Delta previously flew this route from 2006 to 2011 and again in 2023. The same day brings a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) link to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Oranjestad, Aruba. This route is new to Delta, runs weekly, and operates seasonally until May, with aircraft rotating between the Airbus A321neo and the Boeing 737-900ER.
Spring Routes and Sales Uncertainty
Several March services are also planned. Daily flights using the Airbus A330-900neo are part of the lineup, including a new Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) route. Delta's thrice-weekly Atlanta to Riyadh (RUH) service, scheduled to start March 27, has reportedly sold poorly and has been delayed, so travelers should confirm current departure dates before making plans. Route announcements can change, and anyone building an itinerary around a new nonstop should check the airline's booking system for the latest schedule and fares.