Change or Cancel Overview

We understand that your plans may change. We have simplified travel by eliminating change fees for tickets originating from the United States, Canada and the Caribbean to anywhere in the world (excluding Basic Economy tickets). This means you have the flexibility to change the date, time or location of your trip prior to departure.

For tickets originating outside of the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, change and cancel fees may apply depending on your point of origin and type of ticket. If you change your ticket, sometimes your new flight costs more than your original flight. If this happens, you will need to pay the difference in price.

Visit My Trips to make changes to your flight(s) any time before your travel date. Tickets not changed or canceled prior to departure will have no remaining value.

Basic Economy tickets cannot be changed in most cases; however, you may be able to cancel minus a cancellation fee as outlined below, and apply the remaining value, issued as an eCredit, toward a future Delta ticket.

Explore and understand the cost associated with changing or canceling your flight, which may vary depending on your ticket type. If your ticket is non-refundable, you will see the word “Nonrefundable” next to the cabin name in My Trips. If you do not see “Nonrefundable,” your ticket may be a refundable ticket.

Don’t forget to protect your trip with Trip Protection. Learn more about what is covered.

*Basic Economy tickets are generally non-changeable. However, some Basic Economy tickets originating from Europe, Africa and other international markets may be changeable for a fee up to $200.

**Customers qualify for the 24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation period by purchasing a qualifying eTicket that originates in the United States. You have one day from the time of purchase to cancel or change your eTicket for any reason and receive a full refund — including any prepaid fees and Direct Ticketing Charges — with no cancellation fee.

*Customers qualify for the 24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation period by purchasing a qualifying eTicket that originates in the United States. You have one day from the time of purchase to cancel or change your eTicket for any reason and receive a full refund — including any prepaid fees and Direct Ticketing Charges — with no cancellation fee.

**For tickets issued for travel originating in Korea, tickets will be refunded to original form of payment after deducting the cancellation fee. For tickets issued for travel originating in Europe, no change or cancel is permitted for tickets issued on or after March 21, 2024 (€200 for tickets issued prior to that date, and €150 for tickets issued on or after February 23, 2023). For tickets issued for travel originating in the United Kingdom, the cancellation fee and change fee is £200 for tickets issued on or after February 23, 2023 (£150 for tickets issued prior to that date). For tickets issued for travel originating in Africa, the Middle East and India, no change or cancel is permitted for tickets issued on or after March 21, 2024 ($200 for tickets issued prior to that date, and $180 for tickets issued on or after February 23, 2023). Excludes tickets issued for travel originating from Israel, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal issued on or after March 21, 2024 where the change or cancel fee is $200. For tickets issued for travel originating in Mexico where the destination is Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, India or Africa (excluding travel to Israel, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal where no change or cancel is permitted), the cancellation fee is $199 for tickets issued on or after March 21, 2024 (no change or cancel allowed for tickets issued prior to that date). Excludes tickets issued for travel originating in Mexico for travel to North America, South America, the Caribbean, and the Asia Pacific region, which cannot be canceled or changed. Check your ticket along with the Baggage & Travel Fees page to view any fees that apply to Basic Economy tickets.