Country/Language
Pay with Miles
Another way to use your miles! You can choose to pay for eligible flights with miles, money, or a combination of both:- Exclusively for SkyMiles® members with a Gold, Platinum, or Reserve Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express
- No blackout dates or inventory restrictions, just look for flights marked as Pay with Miles eligible
- Pay with Miles is flexible. Pay for all or part of the fare with miles — it's up to you
Security 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: Security measures are in place 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. It is your responsibility to arrive at the airport with sufficient time to complete all ticketing, baggage check, and security clearance procedures and to arrive at the gate ready to board by these deadlines.
If you are traveling as a Delta customer on one of our codeshare partners, check in with that codeshare carrier for their security check-in requirements.
Security Check-in Requirements for Travel Within or Between U.S. Cities, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
We recommend you arrive at the airport 75 minutes prior to departure for travel within the U.S. (must be checked in 30 minutes prior to departure). If you're traveling within the United States and you're checking bags, your baggage must be present at the check-in counter and checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
See exceptions in the table below. It is your responsibility to arrive at the airport with sufficient time to complete all ticketing, baggage check, and security clearance procedures and to arrive at the gate ready to board by these deadlines. If you do not complete the check-in process by these deadlines, you will not be able to travel on your desired flight and change fees may apply.
| City | Minimum Required Security Check-in Time Before Departure with Baggage |
Minimum Required Security Check-in Time Before Departure without Baggage |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 45 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Baltimore, MD (BWI) | 45 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Cincinnati, OH | 30 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Denver, CO | 45 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Honolulu, HI | 45 minutes | 45 minutes |
| Las Vegas, NV | 45 minutes | 45 minutes |
| Los Angeles, CA | 45 minutes | 30 minutes |
| New York, NY (JFK) | 60 minutes | 45 minutes |
| New York, NY (LGA) | 45 minutes | 45 minutes |
| Newark, NJ (EWR) | 45 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Orlando, FL | 45 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Philadelphia, PA | 45 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Reno, NV | 45 minutes | 30 minutes |
| San Antonio, TX | 45 minutes | 30 minutes |
| San Juan, PR | 45 minutes | 30 minutes |
| St. Croix, VI | 60 minutes | 45 minutes |
| St. Thomas, VI | 60 minutes | 45 minutes |
| Washington-Reagan (DCA) | 45 minutes | 45 minutes |
| Washington-Dulles (IAD) | 45 minutes | 30 minutes |
From U.S. cities, you must be at the boarding gate at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time with the exception of St. Croix (STX) and St. Thomas (STT) which require 45 minutes.
Security Check-in Requirements for International Travel To/From Non-U.S. Cities
The recommended arrival time at the airport prior to departure of International Flights is 3 hours. When traveling to/from a destination outside the United States, you must be checked in at least 60 minutes before your scheduled departure time. This minimum requirement applies to all customers checking-in, with or without baggage. Customers who fail to complete the check-in procedures by these deadlines will not be able to travel on desired flights and change fees may apply.
Earlier security check-in times apply for the following cities:
| City | Minimum Required Baggage Security Check-in Time |
Be at the Boarding Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Accra, Ghana | 2 hours before departure-even if not checking bags | 2 hours before departure |
| Bogota, Colombia | 2 hours before departure | 45 minutes before departure |
| Dakar, Senegal | 90 minutes before departure-even if not checking bags | 60 minutes before departure |
| Dublin, Ireland | 75 minutes before departure-even if not checking bags | 60 minutes before departure |
| Guayaquil, Ecuador | 90 minutes before departure-even if not checking bags | 45 minutes before departure |
| Istanbul, Turkey | 3 hours minutes before departure | 60 minutes before departure |
| Lagos, Nigeria | 75 minutes before departure-even if not checking bags | 45 minutes before departure |
| Monrovia, Liberia | 90 minutes before departure-even if not checking bags | 45 minutes before departure |
| Moscow, Russia | 3 hours before departure | 45 minutes before departure |
| Nassau, Bahamas | 2 hours before departure | 45 minutes before departure |
| Providenciales, Turks and Caicos | 2 hours before departure | 45 minutes before departure |
| St. George, Bermuda | 90 minutes before departure-even if not checking bags | 45 minutes before departure |
| St. Lucia | 2 hours before departure | 45 minutes before departure |
For international flights, you must be at the boarding gate at least 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Return
to topSecurity Check-in Requirements: What You'll Need
The documentation you'll need will vary depending on your destination.Within the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico
One unexpired form of local or federal government-issued photo id such as:
- Passport
- Driver's License
- Military ID
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.
Check-in Alert
- Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (FLL): Weekend check-in times can be considerably longer than normal in the airport due to cruise vacation travel.
Check-in may be restricted to flights within 2 hours of departure from the lobby and within 4 hours of departure at curbside. Please plan accordingly.
Feedback
