Delta Air Lines · fees checked 2026-10-21
What a Delta Air Lines flight really costs
The fare is only the start. These are Delta Air Lines's own published prices for bags, seats, priority and the fees that catch people out, with the date we checked each one. Prices vary by route and date, so we show the range the airline publishes.
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What's included free
- Small personal item (free, under the seat in front)see source source
- Carry-on bag for the overhead bin (free on every fare, including Delta Main Basic)56 × 35 × 23 cm source
- 23kg checked bag (included with Delta Main, Delta Comfort and higher on transatlantic flights; not with Delta Main Basic), up to 23kg source
- Checked bags up to 32kg each (Delta One and Delta First), up to 32kg source
Cabin bags
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on bag (any fare) Free on every fare, including Delta Main Basic. Bag up to 56 x 35 x 23cm. On small Delta Connection planes it may be checked at the gate, free. | online, when booking | €0 / £0 / US$0 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Checked (hold) bags
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st checked bag, 23kg, Delta Main Basic, transatlantic Delta Main Basic includes no checked bag between North America and Europe. Read by hand in Delta's own baggage calculator (New York JFK to London, non-member, no Delta card) on 21 October 2026. Charged each way. | online, after booking | ≈€66.87 / ≈£56.19 / US$75 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| 1st checked bag, 23kg, Delta Main and higher, transatlantic Included in Delta Main and higher fares. Read by hand in Delta's own baggage calculator (New York JFK to London, non-member, no Delta card) on 21 October 2026. Charged each way. | online, after booking | €0 / £0 / US$0 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| 1st checked bag, 23kg, Delta Main Basic, flying from Europe inferred Charged in euros when you leave Europe, each way. Delta lists this as the current price after an increase from EUR 60. | online, after booking | €70 / ≈£58.82 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| 2nd checked bag, 23kg, transatlantic (any economy fare) Charged each way. Euros apply when you leave Europe. Paid at check-in on delta.com, in the Fly Delta app or at the airport kiosk. The dollar price was confirmed in Delta's own baggage calculator on 21 October 2026 (JFK to London: $100). | online, after booking | €85 / ≈£71.42 / US$100 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| 3rd and further checked bags (each), transatlantic Each way, per bag, up to 10 bags. Extra bags travel when there is space. Euros apply when you leave Europe, Canadian dollars when you leave Canada. | at the airport | €240 / ≈£201.67 / US$285 / C$330 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Heavy bag (23kg to 32kg), transatlantic Each way, per bag. Bags over 32kg are not accepted to or from Europe. An oversized bag (161cm to 203cm) costs USD 300 / CAD 345 / EUR 250, and fees add up if a bag is both extra and heavy. | at the airport | €85 / ≈£71.42 / US$100 / C$120 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Seats
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choosing a standard seat in advance (Delta Main Basic) Price varies by flight and Delta does not publish it. If you don't pay, a seat is given free after check-in or at the gate. Delta Main Basic cannot buy Preferred seats or Delta Comfort. | online, after booking | not published Paid for this? Tell us → | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Choosing a standard seat (Delta Main and higher fares) inferred Seat choice comes with Delta Main and higher fares; only Delta Main Basic waits until check-in for a seat. | online, when booking | €0 / £0 / US$0 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Preferred seat (closer to the front) Price varies by flight and Delta does not publish it. Bought on delta.com after booking. Not available on Delta Main Basic. Free for some Medallion members. | online, after booking | not published Paid for this? Tell us → | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Delta Comfort seat (extra legroom, formerly Comfort+) Sold as its own fare or as an upgrade; Delta does not publish the price difference, which varies by flight. Includes earlier boarding, dedicated overhead bin space and, on long-haul flights, a pillow, blanket and amenity kit. Not available as an upgrade on Delta Main Basic. Example seen in Delta's booking search on 21 October 2026 (New York JFK to London, 10 November, one way, 1 adult, flight operated by Virgin Atlantic): Main (Economy Light) from $300, Comfort (Economy Delight) from $455. | online, when booking | not published Paid for this? Tell us → | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Priority boarding
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority boarding inferred Delta does not publish a price. Delta Main Basic boards last and cannot buy priority boarding. Delta Comfort includes earlier boarding. | online, after booking | not published Paid for this? Tell us → | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Airport check-in
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checking in at the airport inferred Delta does not list a fee for checking in at the airport. Most Delta airports are cashless. | at the airport | not published | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Payment and admin fees
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card payment fee inferred Delta does not list a card or payment fee on its fees page. | online, when booking | not published | per booking | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Flight changes
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change or cancel, Delta Main Basic, from the US or Canada to Europe Plus any difference in fare; the rest of the ticket value becomes an eCredit. Delta Main Classic and higher tickets from the US or Canada have no change fee. | online, after booking | ≈€177.44 / ≈£149.10 / US$199 | per person, per booking | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Change or cancel, Delta Main or Delta Comfort Classic, from Europe Plus any difference in fare. EUR 150 from Europe, GBP 150 from the United Kingdom. No change fee on Extra and refundable tickets. | online, after booking | €150 / £150 | per person, per booking | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Change or cancel, Delta Main Basic, from Europe Plus any difference in fare. EUR 300 from Europe, GBP 200 from the United Kingdom. | online, after booking | €300 / £200 | per person, per booking | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Other fees
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket issued by phone or at a Delta desk in some European countries Per round trip. Applies to tickets issued in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK. Not charged when you book on delta.com, and waived for phone bookings if you ask. | at the airport | ≈€22.29 to €31.21 / ≈£18.73 to £26.23 / US$25 to US$35 | per person, per booking | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Infant on lap (under 2), international flights 10% of the adult fare, so there is no fixed price. Free within the US and Canada. | online, when booking | not published | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Unaccompanied minor service (ages 5 to 14) Each way; one fee covers up to 4 children travelling together. Optional for ages 15 to 17. | online, when booking | ≈€133.75 / ≈£112.39 / US$150 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
≈ = converted by us from US dollars and euros (as Delta Air Lines publishes them) at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-10-20. The airline's own price in that currency may differ slightly.
Main source: Delta Air Lines fees page. Next re-check due by 2026-11-21.
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