CHANGE OR CANCEL

Overview

We’re here to assist if you need to change or cancel your ticket. Explore the options available to change your flight or to cancel it completely.

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
No Charge + Fare Difference
No Charge + Fare Difference
No Charge + Fare Difference
Not Permitted
$200-500
+ Fare Difference
See fare rules for details
No Charge + 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 $200-$500
Cancellation Fee 
Request Refund »
*Issued as eCredit; Depends on
ticket types and flights
WITHIN 24 HRS OF FLIGHT DEPARTURE
Not Permitted
Remaining Value
Minus $200- $500
Cancellation Fee
Request Refund »
*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

Discover how to change your flight and review the fees associated with making ticket changes, which vary depending on multiple factors. 

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.

Cancel Your Non-refundable Ticket
If you purchased a non-refundable ticket other than a Basic Economy fare, you can still cancel your flight and can receive an eCredit, if applicable. 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.

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