Delta resumes nonstop Hong Kong–Los Angeles flights

On 6 June 2026, Delta Air Lines launched daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), marking the airline's return to Hong Kong after an eight-year absence. The inaugural westbound flight, DL5/DL89, departed Los Angeles at 11:30pm and touched down in Hong Kong at roughly 5:00am local time two days later after crossing the International Date Line.

The route in detail

Aircraft: Airbus A350-900, configured with 275 seats across Delta One (40 suites, 1-2-1 layout with sliding doors), Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin.
Flight time: approximately 14 hours 30 minutes westbound (LAX to HKG) and around 13 hours 35 minutes eastbound, covering roughly 7,260 miles (11,684 km).
Frequency: daily, year-round.
History: Delta previously served the Los Angeles–Hong Kong market between 1991 and 1995 (initially via Anchorage) before exiting; this route marks a formal return to the Hong Kong market.

Why it matters for travellers

A daily nonstop option changes the calculus for Southern California travellers who previously had to route through other Asian hubs to reach Hong Kong, and gives existing operators on the route — including Cathay Pacific and United Airlines — a new nonstop competitor. For onward travel once you land, see our guide to arriving in Hong Kong and getting around once you're here.

Source. Flight details confirmed via Delta's own announcement (PR Newswire, June 2026) and cross-checked against Cirium schedule data as reported by SimpleFlying and TravelPulse. Always confirm current schedules and fares directly with Delta or your travel agent before booking, as airline schedules change.

Last updated August 2026 by the Totally Hong Kong Team.