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Check Flight Change Policy

Delta Flight Change Policy

You can change your Delta Airlines ticket in a hassle-free manner. No flight change charges are applied for the ticket canceled within 24 hours of the initial booking to ensure a satisfactory customer experience.

The Delta Flight Change Policy can help you identify which rules apply to your situation, enabling you to get the best from your travel plan. 

Delta Airlines 24-Hours Flight Change Policy

As per the Delta Airlines flight change policy, you can change your Delta Airlines flight within 24 hours of booking. The eligibility and extent of changes will vary depending on the type of ticket purchased, but no Delta Airlines change fees will be charged. You will only have to pay the applicable differential fare amount on your new ticket.

Check the change and refund eligibility of your ticket type in the Delta Airlines Reservation Policy.

Delta Flight Change Policy - Delta Same Day Flight Change

If your Delta flight change is made within 24 hours of your original scheduled departure and you are flying within the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico, no Delta Airlines change fees will be charged as per the Delta Same Day Flight change policy.

Same day changes may not be available for certain ticket types on Delta Airlines, including Basic Economy fares and international travel tickets.

 Same Day ConfirmedSame Day Standby
AvailabilityIf there is an available seat in the same fare class that you purchased or a lower fare classIf the option to confirm a same-day flight change is not available
Fee
  • Starts at $75, depending on the ticket type
  • Complimentary for Diamond, Platinum & Gold Medallion Members
Complimentary
Status of the Original flightYour original flight will be changed to a confirmed seat on a new flightYour original flight will remain confirmed until you are assigned a seat on an earlier flight

If you’re traveling with a pet on a Delta Airlines flight, check the applicable rules in the Delta Airlines Pet Travel policy.

Delta Airlines Same Day Confirmed and Same Day Standby Policy

  • Basic Economy fares are not eligible for Same Day Confirmed and Same Day Standby travel changes
  • The Delta Same Day flight change policy allows Same-Day Confirmed and Standby travel changes for Delta and Delta Connection flights within the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, and Puerto Rico. International flights are not eligible
  • A refundable ticket will allow you to change your itinerary without any Delta Airlines change fees
  • If you buy a Main Cabin ticket, you will be eligible to standby for a seat in Main Cabin and not in First Class or another premium cabin
  • To make a Same-Day Confirmed change for premium cabin fares like Delta One®, First Class, or Delta Premium Select, you can do so only if a seat is available in the same cabin class or a lower one
  • If you’re flying Delta Comfort+, you can make a Same-Day Confirmed change provided there is an available seat in Delta Comfort+. However, if there are no seats available in Delta Comfort+, they may still be eligible for a Same-Day Confirmed change to a Main Cabin seat
  • Same-Day Confirmed and Standby changes do not allow for origin and/or destination changes, same-city/co-terminals changes, or changes from connection to nonstop flights

Delta Airline Flight Change

Delta Flight Change Policy - Change Through Delta Airlines

  • Visit www.delta.com 
  • Login to your account and click on 'My Trips'
  • Select the trip you want to change and click on “Change or Add Flights”
  • Choose the new flight and proceed to pay the differential amount, if any
  • Confirm your new booking and receive the updated details on your registered email address

Delta Airlines Change Fees [2023 Updated]

Ticket TypeDelta Airlines Change Fees
Non-refundable Tickets
  • The flight change fees will vary between $0-$400, depending on your travel route
  • No Delta Airlines change fees for travel originating within the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will be applied
Refundable Tickets
  • No Delta Airlines change fees will be applied to the refundable tickets
Award Tickets
  • No Delta Airlines change fees will be applicable for the Award tickets within the U.S., including Puerto Rico & the U.S Virgin Islands, and international travel originating in the Canada & United States
Third-Party Ticket
  • Additional fees will be applied if the ticket is booked by a traditional travel agency, an online travel agency, or other airlines, including SkyTeam and codeshare partners

Important Note:

  • Basic Economy Delta tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable as per the Delta flight change policy. However, you can receive a partial eCredit if you cancel your ticket. 

    Check the change and refund eligibility of different Delta ticket types in the Delta Reservation policy.

  • If fare of your new Delta flight is higher, you’ll need to pay the difference, including taxes (if any) or any additional services, while booking the new flight
  • If fare of the new flight is lower, you’ll receive an eCredit which you will be able to use against future travel
  • External ticket handling charges will not be applicable:
    • If you originally purchased your ticket through Delta's reservation sales, ticket office, delta.com, or the Fly Delta app
    • In cases of involuntary changes, such as flight cancellations, delays, or schedule modifications
    • If you bought a ticket using military or government fares
    • If you have completed a SkyMiles upgrade
    • For same-day confirmed ticket changes
Frequently Asked Questions
Delta used to charge Delta airlines change fees for Main Cabin and above tickets, but they have since eliminated them for tickets originating from certain regions. However, if the new flight costs more than the original, you will need to pay the differential amount. Delta Airlines change fees may still apply to tickets where travel originates outside certain regions, depending on the point of origin and the ticket type. Basic Economy fares are typically non-changeable and non-refundable, although cancellation may result in a partial eCredit in certain situations.
As per the Delta flight change policy, if you choose a new flight priced lower than your original flight, Delta will issue an eCredit for the difference. This eCredit can be used towards future travel bookings.
Delta's first priority is to rebook passengers on an alternate flight in case of a flight cancellation or significant delay. However, if Delta cannot find an alternate flight for the passenger and cancels their ticket, or if the passenger chooses to cancel the newly rebooked flight, the following options will be there: Receive an eCredit of the ticket value, preferred Seat, or seat upgrade Adjust or modify their itinerary Request a refund to their original form of payment
There are no Delta Airlines change fees for most of their Main Cabin and above tickets originating from the United States, Canada, Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean. However, flight change fees may be applicable depending on the point of origin and ticket type for Delta tickets where travel originates outside these regions. To avoid Delta Airlines change fees, you can consider purchasing a Main Cabin or above ticket originating from the abovementioned regions. You can also consider purchasing a flexible fare type that offers more flexibility to change your booking without incurring additional fees.
Delta does not have a specific limit on the number of times you can change your flight. However, the number of changes allowed may depend on the ticket type you have purchased and the fare rules associated with it. For example, Delta's Basic Economy fares are typically non-changeable and non-refundable, while other fare types may allow for more flexibility in making changes. Additionally, some tickets may restrict the number of times you can make changes or require a Delta Flight change fee for each change. It is essential to carefully review the Delta Flight change policy before making any changes.
Delta Same Day Flight Change policy allows passengers to change their flight to an earlier or later flight on the same travel day. The policy is available for passengers with eligible tickets and is subject to availability. Passengers can request a same-day flight change beginning 24 hours before the new flight's scheduled departure time.
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