Check-in Requirements

Knowing which documents to bring with you and when to arrive at the airport will help to ensure a hassle-free trip.

When to Arrive at the Airport

Advisory: New security measures have been implemented which necessitate an earlier arrival. See Security Checkpoints for details.

To get a general idea of when you should arrive at the airport, add the required check-in time below to the current security wait time.

If you are traveling as a Delta customer on one of our codeshare partners, check in with that codeshare carrier for their check-in requirements.

Check-in Requirements from U.S. Cities, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands

You must be at the boarding gate at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

If traveling outside the United States, you must be checked in and present at the check-in counters 60 minutes before your scheduled departure time. This minimum requirement applies to all customers checking-in, with or without baggage.

If you're traveling within the United States and you're checking bags, your baggage must be checked in and present at the check-in counters at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time except when traveling from one of the following cities:

Check-in Requirement Time Exceptions When Traveling Within the United States

Delta Shuttle® Check-in Requirement Time Exceptions

Check-in Requirements from Non-U.S. Cities

If you're not checking bags, you must be checked in, present at the check-in counters, and made yourself known at the boarding gate at least 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

If you're checking bags, your baggage must be checked in and present at the check-in counters at least 60 minutes before your scheduled departure time except when traveling from one of the following cities:

Check-in Requirement Time Exceptions in Non-U.S. Cities

Security Wait Times

To be at the gate in time for your flight, you'll need to add additional time to your recommended check-in time in order to clear security. To check current security wait times at airports throughout the United States, visit the Transportation Security Administration.

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Check-in Requirements: What You'll Need

Within the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico

Select from the following:

• One unexpired form of local or federal government-issued photo id, such as:
• Passport
• Driver's License
• Military ID
• Or two unexpired forms of non-photo id—one must be issued by a state or federal agency.

For more information about the types of ID accepted at U.S. security checkpoints, see the Transportation Security Administration.

Outside the United States

Visit Visa & Passport Information to determine which documents you'll need to enter your destination country.

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