Embargoes & Limitations

Whether it’s due to weather, weight restrictions or limited baggage space, some airports around the world impose baggage limitations or embargoes. Review current embargoes for your next destination. Unless otherwise noted, Delta will accept up to 2 standard checked bags per customer during embargo periods. Visit the excess baggage page for details about regional baggage weight restrictions that may apply to your trip. The following restrictions apply to travel to/from the destinations listed below:

  • Exception – Boxes are NOT permitted to/from Brazil, Mexico, and Chile at any time of the year.
  • Regional Jet Service – No excess baggage (weight, size or piece) will be accepted on Delta Connection® or other regional jet flights to/from Mexico.
  • Plastic Wrapped Checked Luggage Restriction – Tampa, Florida – Effective Monday August 19 2019, Tampa, Florida (TPA) airport authority will no longer accept any plastic wrapped checked luggage. Please remove plastic wrapping before checking a bag.
  • Embargo Dates – Excess baggage pieces will not be accepted on flights to the following destinations during these specified dates. Unless otherwise noted, Delta will accept up to 2 checked pieces per customer during embargo periods listed. Standard checked bag fees apply.

For any additional questions concerning any excess baggage, Contact Reservations.

Cities

Dates (Annually)

Max # of Checked Pieces 

Max Weight of Each Piece

Max Size of Each Piece

Accra, Ghana (ACC)

All Year

4

70 lbs

62 linear inches

Havana, Cuba (HAV)
(for tickets purchased on/after Nov. 7, 2025)

Dec 15 – Jan 15

2

70 lbs

62 linear inches

Havana, Cuba (HAV)

All Year

3

70 lbs

62 linear inches

Key West, Florida (EYW)

All Year

1

70 lbs

62 linear inches

Lagos, Nigeria (LOS)

All Year

4

70 lbs

62 linear inches

Quito, Ecuador (UIO)
(for tickets purchased on/before Jun. 24, 2026)

All Year

2

70 lbs

62 linear inches

San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP)

Nov 16 – Jan 16

5

70 lbs

62 linear inches

San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL)

Jun 3 – Aug 31;
Nov 16 – Jan 16

Jun–Aug: 2 bags;
Nov–Jan: 5 bags

70 lbs

62 linear inches

Santiago (STI) & Santo Domingo (SDQ) Dominican Republic
To/from New York City, JFK

Jun 3 – Aug 31;
Nov 16 – Jan 16

Jun–Aug: 2 bags;
Nov–Jan: 5 bags

70 lbs

62 linear inches

Terms & Conditions

1. Baggage fees may apply

2. Overweight fees may apply

Linear inches are measured length + width + height

Note: Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members ticketed in Delta One / Delta First at the time of check in are allowed up to 3 checked bags at the size/weight noted for Northbound travel originating in San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL).