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 (excluding Basic Economy tickets). You have the flexibility to change the date, time or location of your trip prior to departure.
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.
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.
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 “Nonrefundable,” your ticket may be a refundable ticket.
Don’t forget to protect your trip with Trip Protection. Learn more about what is covered.
Change Your Flight
TIME PERIOD
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BASIC ECONOMY TICKET*
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NON-REFUNDABLE TICKET
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REFUNDABLE TICKET
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DURING 24-HR RISK-FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD
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Price Difference
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Price Difference
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Price Difference
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AFTER 24-HR RISK-FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD**
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Not Permitted*
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$0-400 Change Fee + Price Difference See fare rules for details |
Price Difference
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WITHIN 24 HRS OF FLIGHT DEPARTURE
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Not Permitted*
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From $75 when available |
From $75 when available |
*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.
Cancel or Refund Your Flight
TIME PERIOD
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Basic Economy Ticket
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NON-REFUNDABLE TICKET
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REFUNDABLE TICKET
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DURING 24-HR RISK-FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD*
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No Charge
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No Charge
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No Charge
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AFTER 24-HR
RISK-FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD* |
Remaining Value
Minus $99-$199 Cancellation Charge Request Cancellation » **Issued as eCredit; depends on flights |
Remaining Value
Minus $0-$400 Cancellation Fee Request Cancellation » **Issued as eCredit; depends on ticket types and flights |
Refundable
Request Refund » |
WITHIN 24 HRS OF FLIGHT DEPARTURE
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Remaining Value
Minus $99- $199 Cancellation Charge Request Cancellation » **Issued as eCredit; depends on flights |
Remaining Value
Minus $0-$400 Cancellation Fee Request Cancellation » **Issued as eCredit; depends on ticket types and flights |
Refundable
Request Refund » |
*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 cancel or change your flight for any reason and receive a full refund with no cancellation fee.
**For travel from Asia and the Pacific, the change or cancel fee is $199 for tickets issued on or after September 26, 2024 (no change or cancel fees apply for tickets issued prior to that date). For travel from Korea, tickets will be refunded to the original form of payment after deducting the 450,000 KRW cancellation fee. For travel from Indonesia the change or cancellation fee is 4,000,000 IDR. For tickets issued for travel originating in the Caribbean to the U.S., Canada, Mexico or Central America, the cancel fee is $99 (excluding travel to anywhere else in the world, where the fee is $199), no change is permitted. 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, 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, Central 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.
Change a Ticket
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. Basic Economy tickets are cancelable for a charge which is deducted from the original value of your ticket; remaining value will be issued as an eCredit.
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.