# Delta Air Lines expansion in California

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/delta-air-lines-expansion-in-california
> Updated: 2026-09-21T04:45:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Delta Air Lines is expanding its service to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) in California. Beginning December 19, 2026, the airline will launch nonstop flights connecting Monterey to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with two daily departures and to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) with one daily flight. These routes will be operated by SkyWest using Embraer E175 aircraft.

Further details indicate that these new routes are strategically timed to support golf tourism in anticipation of the 2027 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Additionally, Delta intends to expand its presence at LAX, planning to exceed 200 daily departures during the peak summer 2027 schedule to strengthen the airport’s role as a global gateway.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Delta Air Lines expands California service with new Monterey routes

Delta Air Lines is expanding California operations with new nonstop flights to Monterey and over 200 daily departures from LAX planned for summer 2027 to boost tourism and global connectivity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delta-air-lines-expands-california-service-with-new-monterey-routes

### 2026-09-12: Delta Air Lines adds Monterey, California to its route network

Delta Air Lines will begin nonstop service to Monterey Regional Airport on December 19, connecting the California coast to Los Angeles and Salt Lake City.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delta-air-lines-adds-monterey-california-to-its-route-network

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