Delta Expands Hawaii Routes with New MSP-Maui and Returning BOS-Honolulu Flights

Airline adds more frequencies and aircraft upgrades across its Hawaii network for winter 2026-2027 season

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Delta Air Lines is significantly expanding its Hawaii route network for the upcoming winter travel season, launching new nonstop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Maui and restoring nonstop flights between Boston and Honolulu. The airline is also adding more frequencies and upgrading aircraft on several existing Hawaii routes to meet increased demand.

Why it matters

Delta's expanded Hawaii schedule provides more options and flexibility for customers looking to travel to the islands, especially from key markets in the Midwest and Northeast. The new and returning routes, along with added frequencies and aircraft upgrades, demonstrate Delta's commitment to strengthening its position as a leading carrier to Hawaii.

The details

The new Minneapolis-St. Paul to Maui route will operate daily during peak holiday and spring break periods, with five weekly flights scheduled through the core winter season on the Airbus A330-300. The returning Boston to Honolulu service will run daily during peak late-December travel before transitioning to four weekly frequencies through the winter on the same aircraft type. Delta is also adding a second daily Atlanta to Honolulu flight, expanding Detroit to Honolulu to daily service, increasing New York-JFK to Honolulu to daily, and launching earlier seasonal Salt Lake City to Kona and upgrading Los Angeles to Kona to a widebody aircraft.

  • The new Minneapolis-St. Paul to Maui and returning Boston to Honolulu routes will launch on December 19, 2026.
  • The expanded Atlanta to Honolulu service will begin on January 4, 2027.
  • The increased Detroit to Honolulu, New York-JFK to Honolulu, and earlier Salt Lake City to Kona flights will start on November 9, 2026.
  • The Los Angeles to Kona aircraft upgrade will also take effect on November 9, 2026.

The players

Delta Air Lines

A major U.S. airline and a global carrier that is the leading airline at both Minneapolis-St. Paul and Boston airports.

Amy Martin

Vice President of Network Planning at Delta Air Lines.

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What they’re saying

“Hawaii plays an important role in our long-haul leisure network. 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.”

— Amy Martin, Vice President of Network Planning (Delta Air Lines)

What’s next

Delta's expanded Hawaii schedule for winter 2026-2027 will be available for booking in the coming months, allowing customers to start planning their tropical getaways.

The takeaway

Delta's significant investment in growing its Hawaii network, including new routes, increased frequencies, and aircraft upgrades, demonstrates the airline's commitment to providing customers with more options and a premium travel experience when flying to the islands.