CHANGE OR CANCEL

Overview

We understand that your plans may change, enjoy more peace of mind with no change fees when you purchase Main Cabin, Delta Comfort+, First Class, Delta Premium Select or Delta One on flights originating from North America. For all Delta tickets where travel begins outside of North America, we continue to offer waived change fees except for Basic Economy fares, which are not changeable.

It‘s easy to cancel, make changes or rebook your flight online prior to departure. 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.

For customers who purchased a Basic Economy ticket under our COVID-19 travel waivers on or before April 30, 2021, you may make changes or may cancel your ticket and receive an eCredit*. Basic Economy fares purchased after April 30, 2021 are final, meaning these tickets are not changeable or refundable.

*Some Basic Economy tickets originating from Europe, Africa, and other international markets may be changeable for a fee. Check the ticket restrictions for details.

Understanding Changes & Refunds
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 the copy, your ticket may be a refundable (FLEX) ticket. Please note that Basic Economy fare is Non-refundable and Non-changeable.

Change Your Flight

CHANGE YOUR FLIGHT
TIME PERIOD
BASIC ECONOMY FARE
NON-REFUNDABLE TICKET
REFUNDABLE/
FLEX TICKET
Fare Difference
Fare Difference
Fare Difference
Not Permitted
$0-500 
Change Fee 
+ Fare Difference
See fare rules for details
Fare Difference
WITHIN 24 HRS OF FLIGHT DEPARTURE
Not Permitted
From $75 when
available
From $75 when
available

Do you have Trip Protection for your upcoming trip? Learn more about what it covers.
* Customers qualify for the 24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation period by purchasing a qualifying eTicket that originates in the United States. You have a day to cancel or change it for any reason and receive a full refund — including any prepaid fees and Direct Ticketing Charges — with no cancellation fee.

Cancel or Refund Your Flight

CHANGE YOUR FLIGHT
TIME PERIOD
BASIC ECONOMY FARE
NON-REFUNDABLE TICKET
REFUNDABLE/
FLEX TICKET
DURING 24-HR RISK-FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD*
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
Not Permitted
Remaining Value
Minus $0-$500
Cancellation Fee 
Request Cancellation »
*Issued as eCredit; Depends on
ticket types and flights
WITHIN 24 HRS OF FLIGHT DEPARTURE
Not Permitted
Remaining Value
Minus $0- $500
Cancellation Fee
Request Cancellation »
*Issued as eCredit; Depends on
ticket types and flights

Do you have Trip Protection for your upcoming trip? Learn more about what it covers.
* Customers qualify for the 24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation period by purchasing a qualifying eTicket that originates in the United States. You have a day to cancel or change it for any reason and receive a full refund — including any prepaid fees and Direct Ticketing Charges — with no cancellation fee.

Change a Ticket

Standard Ticket Changes

Learn how to change your flight prior to departure and review the fees associated with making ticket changes, which vary depending on multiple factors.  Basic Economy purchases are final, meaning these tickets are not changeable or refundable.

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.

Cancel a Ticket

24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation
If you’re 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, you may cancel your ticket prior to departure and receive an eCredit if applicable. As a reminder, Basic Economy tickets purchased are final, meaning you will not receive an eCredit upon cancellation. Learn more about canceling a ticket.

Cancel Your Refundable Ticket or Other Purchase
Find information on how to request a refund for your refundable ticket. Follow the steps to cancel your ticket or other purchase prior to departure.

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