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Baggage Allowances
Regardless of where you're going, you'll want to make sure what you're bringing is allowed.
New checked baggage rules apply to travel to/from Canada and to/from Latin America. See below for details.
Carry-on Baggage
All Delta passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item that meet the criteria below. See Security Check-in for liquid and gel restrictions.
Size and Weight Restrictions
If your carry-on bag doesn't meet these size restrictions it must be checked, and all checked baggage rules will apply. Your bag must:
Personal Items
You're allowed one personal item from this sample list:
- Purses, briefcases, camera cases, and diaper bags
- Laptop computers (can’t be checked and must be carried on)
- Items of a similar or smaller size to those above
Other Carry-on Items Allowed
You may also bring these items onboard. They do not count toward your personal item.
- Food items for immediate consumption
- Assistive devices such as wheelchairs or crutches
- One box or bag of duty free merchandise
- A coat, jacket, or umbrella
Exceptions
Additional restrictions to carry-on baggage may exist due to available space and limitations on certain flights. If you have additional questions, please see a check-in agent for help or review our Baggage FAQs.
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to topChecked Baggage—within the United States
When traveling within the United States, Canada, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico, customers are charged 23 USD/CAD* for the first checked bag and 32 USD/CAD* for the second checked bag (each way, for round trip). There is a 2 USD/CAD* surcharge on the first checked bag, 3 USD/CAD* on the second, when checking in via ticket counter, kiosk, or curbside. There is no surcharge for bags prepaid during online check-in at delta.com.
Canada is now considered part of the U.S. area for baggage purposes and will be subject to the same fees.
Checked Baggage—International
For customers traveling between the U.S. or Canada and Europe customers in economy class will be charged 50 USD/CAD/EUR* each way for the second checked bag when prepaid during online check-in at delta.com (55 USD/CAD/EUR* when checking in via ticket counter, kiosk, or curbside).
There is a second bag fee applied to travel between U.S./Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands to/from Bermuda and Latin America, which includes Mexico, Caribbean, Central and South America (except Brazil) of 25 USD/CAD* if checked in on-line and 30 USD/CAD* via the ticket counter, kiosk, or curbside (view the complete listing). Exceptions to the second checked bag fee include:
- First and Business Class passengers
- SkyMiles and WorldPerks Elite members (Platinum, Gold, and Silver)
- Active duty U.S. military members traveling on orders
- Passengers who purchased tickets prior to May 23, 2009 (to Europe)
- Passengers who purchased tickets prior to September 19, 2009 (to Latin America)
- Passengers who are confirmed on a Full Y class Economy ticket.
If you have additional bags to check, you may be charged excess baggage fees.
Each bag must:
- Weigh 50 pounds (23 kg) or less.
- Not exceed 62 inches (157 cm) when you total length + width + height.
Destinations |
Free Baggage Acceptance | Baggage Requirements (linear inches = total length + width + height) |
|---|---|---|
For tickets purchased on/after January 5, 2010 for travel on/after January 12, 2010: 50 United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, and Puerto Rico - Economy Class |
23 USD/CAD* fee, first bag; There will be a 2 USD/CAD* surcharge on the first checked bag, 3 USD/CAD* on second checked bag, when checking in via ticket counter, kiosk, or curbside. There is no surcharge for bags prepaid during online check-in at delta.com. |
Maximum 50 lbs (23 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) |
| 50 United States, U.S.
Virgin Islands, Canada, and Puerto Rico - Economy Class Canada: For tickets purchased on or after September 19, 2009 for travel on or after October 13, 2009 |
15 USD/CAD* fee, first bag; There will be a 5 USD/CAD* surcharge on each of the first two checked bags when checking in via ticket counter, kiosk, or curbside. There is no surcharge for bags prepaid during online check-in at delta.com. |
Maximum 50 lbs (23 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) |
For tickets purchased before July 16, 2009: 50 United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico - Economy Class |
15 USD fee, first bag; 25 USD fee, second bag. For 3 or more bags see excess baggage fees. |
Maximum 50 lbs (23 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) |
For tickets purchased on or after September 19, 2009 for travel on or after October 13, 2009: Latin America - including Mexico, Caribbean, Central, and South America (excluding Brazil)-Economy Class |
First bag free; second bag, 25 USD/CAD* There will be a 5 USD/CAD* surcharge on the second checked bag when checking in via ticket counter, kiosk, or curbside. There is no surcharge for bags prepaid during online check-in at delta.com. For 3 or more bags see excess baggage fees. |
Each bag at a maximum 50 lbs (23 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) |
For tickets purchased on or after February 5, 2010 for travel on or after March 5, 2010: Europe - Economy Class |
First bag free; second bag, 50 USD/CAD/EUR* when prepaid during online check-in at delta.com 55 USD/CAD/EUR* when checking in via ticket counter, kiosk, or curbside |
Maximum 50 lbs (23 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) |
For tickets purchased on or after May 23, 2009: Europe - Economy Class |
First bag free; second bag, 50 USD/CAD/EUR* |
Maximum 50 lbs (23 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) |
| The Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia - Economy Class | 2 checked bags | Each bag at a maximum 50 lbs (23 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) |
| Travel between Europe and Latin America - Economy Class | 2 checked bags | Each bag at a maximum 50 lbs (23 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) |
| Travel to/from Brazil - Economy Class | Two checked bags |
Each bag at a maximum 70 lbs (32 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) |
| First Class, BusinessFirst, and International Business Class (on Delta and Delta Connection® flights only) | 3 checked bags | Each bag at a maximum 70lbs (32 kg) and
62 linear inches (157 cm) Ticket must reflect confirmed seat for segment in which customer is checking in |
| U.S. Military Customers on Military Orders | 10 checked bags on Delta aircraft; 4 checked bags on Delta Connection carriers |
Each bag at a maximum 100 lbs (45 kg) and 80 linear inches (203 cm) per bag |
| *CAD amount will be charged exit Canada, and EUR amount will be charged exit Europe. For tickets purchased on or before December 12, 2009, or between December 13, 2009 and on or after February 5, 2010, fees established by the contract of carriage in effect at the time of ticket issuance will apply. | ||
Special Items
- Each special item you're checking counts as one bag.
- When checking in online, you don't have to tell us what the special item is—only that you have one.
- An agent will determine any possible charges for your special item when you bring it to the baggage drop.
Included are:
- Overweight bags - bags over 50 lbs
- Oversize bags - bags over 62 inches (when you total the length + width + height)
- Infant and children items - stroller, child restraint seats
- Assistive devices - wheelchair
- Sporting equipment - bicycle, bowling equipment, fishing equipment, golf equipment, ski equipment, parachute, surfboard, windsurf board, scuba tank
- Musical instruments
- Fragile/bulky items - saddle, antlers, Hawaiian pineapples, military duffle bags
- Pets
Still have questions? Visit Special Baggage to learn more.
Checked Baggage Exceptions
Passengers traveling to or from Key West, Florida are limited to only one checked bag.
With the exception of original factory-sealed boxes that will be accepted on a standby basis, we do not accept boxes as checked baggage to Central or South America (except Brazil, Mexico, and Chile) at any time of the year.
Still have questions? Check out our Baggage FAQs.
General Conditions of Acceptance
Delta will accept your baggage for transportation, subject to the following conditions:
- All baggage is subject to search.
- We reserve the right to refuse baggage whose size, weight, character, or condition is unsuitable for transportation on the particular aircraft which is to transport it or which cannot be accommodated without harming or annoying passengers.
- Baggage check-in requirements, which vary by airport, must be met. Please review airport Check-in Requirements for details.
- Baggage must be checked at a Delta designated city or airport office.
- Your name must be on your baggage.
- Baggage will not be checked to a destination that is not on a passenger's itinerary.
Security Advisories
Liquid Restrictions
Traveling with liquids, gels, pastes, and other similar items? Learn more at Security Checkpoints.
Dangerous Goods
Dry ice? Matches? Firecrackers? Find out what is and isn't allowed onboard at Dangerous Goods.
Read the U.S. DOT's SafeTravel information about travel with spare batteries.
Airline Partner Notice
Our SkyTeam® and codeshare partners may have different guidelines and restrictions on certain flights.
Complete Baggage Rules
For complete Checked and Carry-on Baggage rules, see Delta's Contract of Carriage.
Fee Announcement
*CAD amount will be charged exit Canada, and EUR amount will be charged exit Europe.
Fees established by the contract of carriage in effect at the time of ticket issuance will apply.
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