Delta Air Lines has announced new and returning routes to Hawaii for the winter 2026 season, expanding its service with a nonstop flight from Minneapolis–St. Paul to Maui and the return of Boston to Honolulu service starting December 19, 2026. The move is part of what the airline describes as its most extensive seasonal schedule to date.
“Hawaii plays an important role in our long-haul leisure network,” said Amy Martin, Vice President of Network Planning – Delta Air Lines. “This expansion strengthens connectivity from key U.S. hubs while giving customers more choice in how they reach the islands, alongside the premium travel experience they expect on these long-haul flights.”
The new Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) to Maui (OGG) route will operate daily during peak holiday and spring break periods, then shift to five weekly flights during the core winter season using Airbus A330-300 aircraft. This route provides a direct link between Minnesota and Maui’s tourist destinations.
Additionally, Delta will resume nonstop service between Boston (BOS) and Honolulu (HNL), offering daily flights during late December before transitioning to four weekly flights through winter, also utilizing Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
Delta positions itself as a leading global carrier at both MSP and BOS airports, providing extensive domestic and international connections as well as access to amenities such as lounges for eligible passengers.
Onboard these Hawaii routes operated by Airbus A330-300s, travelers can choose among four cabin options: Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+, and Delta Main. Amenities include lie-flat seats in Delta One class, chef-curated meals, curated dining across all cabins, entertainment via Delta Studio, and Wi-Fi for SkyMiles Members on Hawaii-bound routes from the U.S., presented by T-Mobile.
In addition to launching new services and resuming existing ones, Delta is increasing frequencies or enhancing equipment on other Hawaii routes:
– Atlanta (ATL) – Honolulu (HNL): Adding a second frequency three times weekly from January 4 through March 2027.
– Detroit (DTW) – Honolulu (HNL): Expanding from three times weekly to daily service beginning November 9, 2026.
– New York-JFK – Honolulu (HNL): Increasing up to daily service starting April 1, 2026.
– Salt Lake City (SLC) – Kona (KOA): Daily Boeing 767-300 service begins November 9, 2026.
– Los Angeles (LAX) – Kona (KOA): Service upgraded to Boeing 767‑300 for winter starting November 9, 2026.
According to its official website, Delta Air Lines uses various aircraft models from manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing across its global network. The company connects over 350 destinations worldwide through scheduled passenger and cargo transport services (source). As a publicly traded entity incorporated in Delaware under U.S. law (source), it continues expanding planned services linking people internationally with secure air travel (source).
Delta says it aims for reliability with this expanded Hawaii schedule so that customers have more options when planning their winter trips. Vacation packages combining flights with hotels or activities are also available for those booking getaways.
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