Delta customers ready to travel the globe will soon have more destinations to add to their bucket lists with the launch of two never-before-operated, nonstop routes from Atlanta to Cape Town* and Los Angeles to Tahiti*, both beginning December 17. The airline will also add nonstop service from Atlanta to Tel Aviv* beginning next May.

With the addition of service to Cape Town from Atlanta, the largest airline hub in the world, Delta will expand on its leading position serving Africa, providing 10 times weekly service to South Africa specifically, via Cape Town and Johannesburg. The launch of additional Tel Aviv service brings the total of weekly Delta flights to Tel Aviv to 13, from three U.S. hubs – Atlanta, Boston and New York-JFK. And in Los Angeles, Delta reopened the first phase of the new Delta Sky Way at LAX earlier this year, complete with a premier Delta Sky Club; the joint $2.3 billion investment in partnership with Los Angeles World Airports is slated for completion next year.

The airline offers a choice of four experiences—Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin. Those traveling in Delta One will enjoy refreshed amenities and services including artisan-made Someone Somewhere amenity kits, soft and comfortable bedding made from recycled materials, pre-departure beverage service, chef-curated three-course meals and decadent desserts featuring build-your-own ice cream sundaes.  

Delta Premium Select, the airline’s premium economy cabin, includes more space to relax and stretch out with a wider seat with deeper recline and an adjustable footrest and leg rest. These customers will also receive upgraded amenity kits, noise-canceling headsets, blankets and memory-foam pillows to help them arrive rested and refreshed.

In the months ahead, Delta will continue to evolve the Delta Premium Select experience, with onboard enhancements designed with customers’ well-being in mind and personalized experiences that go beyond the seat. Customers can look forward to an elevated dining experience, premium service touchpoints and new one-of-a-kind amenity kits featuring thoughtfully curated travel essentials. Whether customers want to unwind, sleep, work or catch up on the latest in-flight entertainment on Delta Studio, they can plan on arriving at their final destination refreshed and re-energized.

All customers will have access to Wi-Fi onboard and Delta’s best-in-class seatback entertainment, while powering up their own devices with in-seat power and USB ports. Customers will also enjoy refreshed premium food and beverage options from small businesses, suppliers from across the globe and woman- and LGBTQ+-led brands.

Delta Vacations, a Delta Air Lines company, will help travelers go beyond the flight with elevated, all-in-one vacation experiences to Cape Town, Tahiti and Tel Aviv.

Delta reported steady progress in the return of international travel during its June quarter 2022 financial results. International passenger revenue showed significant improvement during the quarter as travel restrictions and testing requirements continued to ease; the airline has steadily resumed service to many international markets, including recent re-launches to Copenhagen, Seoul, Prague and Tokyo.

Schedule Details

Atlanta - Cape Town (CPT)

• Will operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday on the Airbus A350-900
• Begins December 17, 2022

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Cape Town International Airport

• Departs ATL at 8:50 p.m.
• Arrives CPT at 6:15 p.m. (next day)

Cape Town International Airport - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

• Departs CPT at 10:50 p.m.
• Arrives ATL at 8:00 a.m. (next day)

Atlanta - Tel Aviv (TLV)

• Will operate Wednesday, Friday, Sunday on the Airbus A350-900
• Begins May 10, 2023 (westbound service begins May 8)

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Ben Gurion International Airport

• Departs ATL at 2:00 p.m.
• Arrives TLV at 9:15 a.m. (next day)

Ben Gurion International Airport - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

• Departs TLV at 11:30 a.m.
• Arrives ATL at 5:55 p.m.

Los Angeles - Tahiti (PPT)

• Will operate Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday on the Boeing 767-300ER
• Begins December 17, 2022

Los Angeles International Airport – Fa'a'ā International Airport

• Departs LAX at 11:10 a.m.
• Arrives PPT at 6:10 p.m.

Fa'a'ā International Airport - Los Angeles International Airport

• Departs PPT at 8:10 p.m.
• Arrives LAX at 6:40 a.m. (next day)

*Operation of this route is subject to final government approval