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Delta to Launch First JFKPorto Nonstop in May 2026

The move targets surging U.S.–Portugal demand, placing Delta alongside United and TAP on Porto routes.

Overview

  • Daily service begins May 21, 2026 from New YorkJFK to Porto, marking Delta’s debut in the city and its second destination in Portugal.
  • Flights will be operated by a Boeing 767-300ER offering Delta One lie-flat suites, Premium Select, Comfort Plus and Main Cabin.
  • The route is part of seven new European additions Delta has announced for summer 2026 as it expands its transatlantic network.
  • United flies NewarkPorto and resumed the route in 2022 after a pandemic pause, while TAP Air Portugal serves Porto seasonally from Newark and Boston.
  • Cirium data show U.S.–Porto flying has grown significantly since 2023, a trend underpinning carriers’ recent expansions into the market.