Delta Airlines Flight Tickets

USA · IATA DL

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.

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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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1 question and answers

  1. AS Rao7 January 2023
    Wanted to know the baggage charges to US from Bangalore other than permitted luggage of 2 pieces
    1. Answer

      The details are given on this page https://www.baggage-allowance.info/delta-airlines-baggage-allowance. However, we can say that carrying additional piece of 23 kg will cost USD 200