Delta Air Lines has announced significant expansion of its Hawaii network for winter 2026-2027, including new and returning nonstop routes. Multiple aviation news sources report the airline will add its first-ever direct service from Minneapolis to Maui and restore Boston to Honolulu flights starting December 19, 2026.
- New daily nonstop service launches December 19, 2026 between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Kahului, Maui – the first direct connection between the Upper Midwest and Maui
- Boston to Honolulu nonstop service returns December 19, 2026, operating daily during peak periods and four times weekly through winter season
- Both new routes will be operated using Airbus A330-300 aircraft
- Minneapolis-Maui service will operate daily during holidays and spring break, scaling to five weekly flights during core winter season (Aeronewsglobal)
- Salt Lake City to Kona service will begin earlier on November 9, 2026 with daily flights (Travelandtourworld)
- Additional frequency increases planned for Atlanta-Honolulu and Detroit-Honolulu routes (Aeronewsglobal)
Sources
- Travelandtourworld: Delta Airlines Announces Jaw-Dropping Winter 2026 Hawaii Expansion: Nonstop Flights from Minneapolis to Maui and Boston to Honolulu — Plus Major Boosts to Popular Routes!
- Aeronewsglobal: Delta announces MSP–Maui flights, BOS–Honolulu route returns
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