Delta Just Announced Its First-ever Nonstop Flight to One of Europe's Wine Capitals

"Starting May 21, 2026, the carrier will launch a new flight to Porto, Portugal, from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), flying to the coastal city for the first time. The flight will be operated on a Boeing 767-300 aircraft, and feature the airline's Delta One business class and Delta Premium Select premium economy in addition to Delta Main (or economy)."

""Delta's new nonstop service from JFK to Porto is part of seven new European routes launching next summer, giving customers even more opportunities to experience Europe and enjoy our award-winning service and premium onboard experience," Paul Baldoni, Delta's senior vice president of network planning, said in a statement, adding "these additions expand choice for our customers and reinforce JFK's role as a leading global gateway.""

"Located along the coast of northwestern Portugal, Porto is known for its historic culture and architecture, nature and hiking, and many art museums. The city is also a member of the Great Wine Capitals network thanks to its numerous vineyards and significant wine production. Visitors enjoy touring the city's royal palaces and observation decks with sweeping views, and sampling culinary delights, as profiled in a recentTravel + Leisure video series."

Delta Air Lines will begin nonstop service from New York JFK to Porto, Portugal on May 21, 2026. The route will operate on Boeing 767-300 aircraft and offer Delta One business class, Delta Premium Select premium economy, and Delta Main economy. The new Porto route will complement existing Delta service to Lisbon from both Boston and New York and follows announced 2026 service additions to Sardinia and Malta. Delta frames the launch as part of seven new European routes next summer to expand customer choice and reinforce JFK as a global gateway. Porto features historic architecture, art museums, significant wine production, royal palaces, sweeping observation decks, and more than 80 hiking trails.

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