Delta Air Lines baggage fees and fare rules

IATA: DL

Updated: 2025-12-22

Answer-first summary

Carry-on allowance

One carry-on bag and one personal item are published as included on all fares.

Personal item rules

The published carry-on row states that size and placement requirements apply to the personal item.

Checked bag baseline

The published U.S. domestic baseline is USD 35 for the first checked bag and USD 45 for the second checked bag, with the same baseline shown for both Basic Economy and Economy (non-Basic).

Notable restrictions

Basic Economy is the published fare class with the main restrictions in this dataset: change or cancellation is listed at USD 99 on U.S., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, and Central America itineraries, and USD 199 on South America, Europe, U.K., Africa, Middle East, India, Asia, and Pacific itineraries.

Core fee breakdown

Published rows below are grouped by fee type and retain the route, fare, and timing limits shown in this dataset.

Carry-on rules

See also the broader carry-on fee reference.

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
All fares	All routes	0.00 USD	per flight	One carry-on bag and one personal item permitted; size and placement requirements apply	Source

Personal item rules

The published carry-on row states that size and placement requirements apply to the personal item.

Checked baggage fees

See also the checked baggage fee reference. For a side-by-side baseline comparison, review United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines.

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
Basic Economy	US domestic	35.00 USD	each way	1st standard checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg)	Source
Basic Economy	US domestic	45.00 USD	each way	2nd standard checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg)	Source
Economy (non-Basic)	US domestic	35.00 USD	each way	1st standard checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg)	Source
Economy (non-Basic)	US domestic	45.00 USD	each way	2nd standard checked bag under 50 lbs (23 kg)	Source

Overweight baggage

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
All fares	Most routes	100.00 USD	each way	Bags weighing 51–70 lbs (23–32 kg)	Source
All fares	Most routes	200.00 USD	each way	Bags weighing 71–100 lbs (32–45 kg); bags over 100 lbs not accepted	Source

Oversized baggage

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
All fares	Most routes	200.00 USD	each way	Bags measuring 63–80 linear inches (160–203 cm)	Source

Seat and fare-related fees

See also the seat selection fee reference.

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
Main Cabin	All routes	Varies USD	per segment	Preferred seat pricing varies by flight	Source

Change and cancellation references

For cancellation, significant schedule change, and refund timing rules in U.S. markets, see the U.S. DOT refund rules reference.

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
Economy (non-Basic)	US/Canada/Mexico/Caribbean/Central America	0.00 USD	before departure	Change/cancel fee: free	Source
Basic Economy	US/Canada/Mexico/Caribbean/Central America	99.00 USD	before departure	Change/cancel fee	Source
Economy (non-Basic)	South America/Europe/UK/Africa/Middle East/India/Asia/Pacific	0.00 USD	before departure	Change/cancel fee: free	Source
Basic Economy	South America/Europe/UK/Africa/Middle East/India/Asia/Pacific	199.00 USD	before departure	Change/cancel fee	Source
Basic Economy	Varies	Not permitted USD	before departure	Changes not permitted (Basic Economy tickets purchased before Nov 6, 2025)	Source
Eligible fares	Domestic	75.00 USD	per request	Same-day confirmed change; waived for Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion members	Source
Eligible fares	Domestic	0.00 USD	per request	Same-day standby available on select routes; eligibility restrictions apply	Source

Fare-class behavior

Basic Economy

Published rows show the same domestic first- and second-bag pricing as non-Basic Economy, but change and cancellation pricing differs by region and can also be listed as not permitted on older tickets.

Economy (non-Basic)

Published rows show the same domestic baggage baseline as Basic Economy and no change or cancellation fee in the regions listed in the dataset.

Main Cabin seat products

Preferred seats are listed separately with variable per-segment pricing.

Medallion-linked same-day products

Published same-day confirmed change is USD 75, with the row explicitly noting a waiver for Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion members.

Real-world scenarios

For international delay and cancellation coverage on itineraries that fall within EU261 scope, see the EU261 passenger rights reference.

Traveling with only cabin items

Published rows show one carry-on bag and one personal item included on all fares.

Checking one standard domestic bag

Published first-bag pricing is USD 35 each way on both Basic Economy and Economy (non-Basic) domestic itineraries.

Checking one overweight bag

Published overweight pricing is USD 100 each way for 51-70 lbs and USD 200 each way for 71-100 lbs.

Changing a Basic Economy long-haul itinerary

Published Basic Economy change or cancellation pricing is USD 199 each way on the long-haul regional group listed in the dataset.

When fees may not apply

Published same-day confirmed change is waived for Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion members.
Economy (non-Basic) rows show no published change or cancellation fee in the listed regions.

Compare with other airlines

Comparison links below are limited to airlines with closely related fee structures or booking models.

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