Delta Air Lines will offer new nonstop service from Palm Beach International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport beginning Nov. 20.
JetBlue currently offers only seasonal direct service from LAX to PBIA. It is scheduled to stop in late April. Delta’s entry into the LAX–PBIA nonstop market restores competition on a long‑haul route that has seen service gaps in recent years.
“We’re excited to see expanded service between PBIA and LAX,” Airport Director Laura Beebe said.
“This additional option gives our passengers more flexibility and choice when traveling to the West Coast, while continuing to enhance connectivity from our region.”
The Atlanta-based airline announced that the new flights mark its largest‑ever schedule between Florida and Los Angeles.
Besides the PBIA route, Delta will fly five times a day to LAX from Orlando International Airport and three times from Tampa International Airport.
With the additions, Delta will now offer 12 daily departures and 2,328 peak‑day seats between Florida and Los Angeles.
Delta says the expansion reflects sustained demand for Florida–California travel and strengthens Palm Beach’s role in that corridor.
Delta continues to increase its footprint at PBIA. It is now the second most-dominant carrier, accounting for 25.4% of air traffic for the 12-month period ending in January. Its count of 1.1 million passengers was just less than one-half of 1% below the No. 1 carrier, JetBlue.
Mike Diamond is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. He covers Palm Beach County government. You can reach him at mdiamond@pbpost.com. Help support local journalism. Subscribe today.
