These are the international destinations where Delta Air Lines flies its Boeing 757s

The Boeing 757 has been a workhorse across the skies since its introduction with Eastern Air Lines in January 1983. Despite being a narrowbody, it has been utilized well on international hops over the last four decades.

Delta Air Lines is an operator who appreciates the 757’s versatility. The Atlanta-based carrier has a whopping 123 units within its fleet.

According to ch-aviation, the mix is split between 107 -200s, with an average age of 28, and 16 -300s, with an average age of 22.

While Delta has been bidding farewell to some of its units recently , including a pair of -200s late last year, the airline’s 757s have been receiving cabin upgrades.

Delta promoted its new aircraft cabins with the following details:

“The modern new design will bring substantial improvements to the airline’s aircraft interiors. From fresh seating materials, enhanced lighting and a renewed color palette, to new decorative motifs and signature branding, every aspect of the cabin interior has been carefully planned and thoughtfully redesigned to elevate the travel experience.”

With Delta investing heavily in refurbishments of its 757 aircraft, the type is staying for a while. While the plane is primarily deployed on domestic flights, it’s a frequent addition to the carrier’s international schedule, particularly across Latin America and the Caribbean. Here is a breakdown.

Flights departing Atlanta

With Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) being the airline’s hub, it’s natural that most of its international 757 flights depart from the Georgia site.

The most popular international route for the 757 is to San Jose, Costa Rica. According to Cirium, Delta has 65 flights from Atlanta to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in January.

Bogotá, Colombia, isn't far behind, with 62 departures to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) from Atlanta. Moreover, Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) has 61 departures, highlighting Costa Rica's popularity.

The table below showcases all international Boeing 757 flights from Atlanta.

Flights departing New York JFK

Mexico and Sint Maarten share the spoils for Delta Boeing 757 flights from New York. The two hotspots have 31 departures from JFK each.

The table below displays the international Boeing 757 flights from JFK.

Flights departing Los Angeles

Los Angeles International (LAX) also has 31 Delta Boeing 747 flights departing for Mexico City. Popular Latin American destinations comprise the rest of the list of departures from Southern California.

The table below highlights all international Boeing 757 flights from LAX.

Flights departing Minneapolis–Saint Paul

Delta's Boeing 757s flying overseas from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) have had a modest showing. The main airports of Aruba and Sint Maarten each have nine flights arriving from the Minnesota site.

The table below displays the international Boeing 757 flights from MSP.

So, while the oldest 757 in Delta's fleet dates back to July 1989, the type is still heavily relied upon for key routes across the carrier's network. We can expect a strong presence for the aircraft throughout the year.

Several airlines are rapidly phasing out their 757 fleets. For instance, Jet2 is set to retire its last unit this week. Still, Delta continues to see value in the aircraft in 2025.