Change or Cancel Overview

We understand that your plans may change. We simplified travel by eliminating change fees for tickets originating in the U.S. and Canada to anywhere in the world for Delta Classic and Extra experiences. You have the flexibility to change the date, time or location of your trip prior to departure. While many aspects of your ticket can be changed, your experience (Extra, Classic, or Basic if changeable) will remain the same when changing your ticket.

For tickets originating outside of the U.S. and Canada, change and cancel fees may apply depending on your point of origin and ticket type. 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.

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.

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*Basic ticket experiences are not eligible for Same Day Standby or Same Day Confirmed programs. Check your ticket and the Baggage & Travel Fees page for fees that may apply to your Delta Main Basic (Basic Economy) or Delta Comfort Basic ticket, depending on your origin city and destination.

**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 by purchasing a qualifying ticket on travel from the U.S. You have one day from the time of purchase to change your flight for any reason or to cancel and receive a full refund with no cancellation fee.

**Check your ticket and the Baggage & Travel Fees page for the cancellation policies and fees that may apply to your Delta Main Basic (Basic Economy) ticket, depending on your origin city and destination.

¹Any remaining value will be issued as an eCredit, depending on your Ticket type and flights.

Voluntary Ticket Changes

Learn how to change your flight prior to departure and review the fees associated with making ticket changes, which vary depending on your ticket type, origin and destination.

Same-Day Ticket Changes

Within 24 hours of your domestic flight, you can make a Same-Day Ticket Change in some instances. Find information on how to make a Same-Day Confirmed or Same-Day Standby change.

24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation

If you are within 24 hours of purchasing your ticket you can cancel your flight without a penalty when you book directly with Delta. Be sure to cancel your flight prior to departure.  

Cancel Your Non-Refundable Ticket

If you purchased a non-refundable ticket such as Basic or Classic Travel Experience, you may cancel your ticket prior to departure and receive an eCredit, minus any applicable fees. The remaining value of your ticket after applicable fees are deducted will be issued as an eCredit. Be sure to cancel your flight prior to departure.  

Cancel Your Extra or Refundable Ticket or Other Purchase

Find information on how to request a refund for your Extra or refundable ticket. Follow the steps to cancel your ticket or other purchase prior to departure.