Last updated: 31 October 2026.
Delta sells several fare experiences. The main split is between Basic fares, with the tightest rules, and Classic and above, with more flexibility.
24 hoursrisk-free cancellation for tickets bought from Delta
1 yearvalidity of most eCredits
5 yearsvalidity of eCredits after a Delta cancellation or significant change
0fee to change or cancel Main Classic and above on routes listed
Basic, Classic and refundable fares
Cancellation
- Basic fares
- Non-refundable; cancel for an eCredit minus a fee after the 24-hour window
- Classic and above
- Non-refundable; no fee on the routes listed on Delta's cancellation page
- Extra / refundable
- Full refund before the flight
Changes
- Basic fares
- Not allowed after 24 hours, except a change or cancel for a fee where available
- Classic and above
- No change fee on listed routes
- Extra / refundable
- Cancel for a full refund
Seat assignment
- Basic fares
- Seats assigned at check-in
- Classic and above
- See fare details
- Extra / refundable
- See fare details
Miles and status
- Basic fares
- Main Basic earns no miles or MQD credit
- Classic and above
- Earns miles and MQDs
- Extra / refundable
- Earns miles and MQDs
- Basic fares are not eligible for upgrades.
- The 24-hour risk-free cancellation covers all fares bought directly from Delta, including Basic.
- eCredits last 1 year unless the ticket says otherwise, or 5 years when Delta cancels or significantly changes your flight.
- Cancellation fees vary by origin; Delta publishes the route fees on its Baggage and Travel Fees page.
Questions travellers ask us
Which fare is refundable?
Extra and refundable tickets; Classic and Basic are non-refundable.
Can I change a Basic ticket?
Not after 24 hours, apart from a change or cancel for a fee where it is offered.
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