Delta Airlines Flight Change Policy

Delta Airlines has stopped charging passengers to change flights within the United States and international flights departing from the U.S. But, the fee waiver doesn't apply to basic Economy tickets. These tickets cannot be cancelled or changed unless they fall within Delta's 2021 Basis Economy Changeability Waiver.

Delta Airlines has a flight change policy that allows you to either change your flight date, time and/or location, or request a refund through eCredit for certain situations.

Below is an overview of Delta Airlines new policy on change flights:

  • Without paying any flight change fees, you can alter your flight's date/time and/or place within 24 hours after booking.

  • All Delta changes have been permanently exempted from the fees Domestic Fly internationally Any destination from North America. This includes:

    • Basic Economics tickets available up to April 30, 20,21*.
      (*Some tickets can be changed for a fee, like those from Africa or Europe. Refer to your ticket for details.

    • Only Delta-issued Tickets will be accepted. You'll need to verify the flight change policy of any other airline if you booked a Delta flight.

    • All international flights operated through Delta's Codeshare and joint venture partners. As long as the ticket was issued in Delta.

  • All international flights between the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean have had their change fees eliminated (both ways). Bookings for Basic Economy tickets up to April 30, 2020 are now exempted

  • Refundable tickets may be modified up to 24 hour before departure without a charge, however you will need to pay the difference.

  • No change fees will apply to award tickets if they are modified before departure.

    • Puerto Rico and U.S Virgin Islands are both located in the United States.

    • For international flights, you can travel to North America.

  • Within the United States, Puerto Rico and the USVI, you can make same-day flight changes for a nominal fee starting at USD 75. Members of Gold Medallion , Platinum and Gold Diamond are eligible for same-day flight changes at no additional cost. The same-day change is not allowed for international tickets or basic Economy tickets. Please refer to the Delta Airlines Same day Flight Change Policy for more details.

  • All tickets that expire in 2021 or were purchased in 2021 will now expire on December 31, 2022.

  • Online bookings can be changed to make it easier for all passengers.

  • A third party may charge an additional fee if you need to alter a ticket.


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Change Flights on Delta Airlines


What does it cost to cancel a Delta Airlines flight

Your flight may not be covered by a change fee waiver. The cost to change a flight could range from USD 200-500 depending on where you are located. Basic Economy Tickets are not changeable or cancelable unless they fall within a travel waiver. If you cancel within the 24-hour window, you can rebook to fit your new preferences.

Delta Airlines Change Fee Waiver For Basic Economics Tickets In 2021


Delta Airlines allows you to change your flight with a Basic Economy ticket.

Delta Airlines has waived its change fee for Basic Economy Tickets until December 31, 2021 inclusive. Basic Economy tickets can be modified, although they cannot generally be changed. However, you will not have to pay any flight change fees if you make changes to any Basic Economy flight ticket.

You have many choices. You can cancel your ticket as soon as you know the date. Or, cancel your ticket and receive a credit equal to the amount of your ticket. You must do this by December 31, 2020. Then, start your travel by December 31, 2022. If the new flight is more expensive than the original, you will get a credit equal to the difference which you can use for future travel. If the new flight is more costly, you will need to pay the difference.

Also known as the 2021 Basic Economy Modability Waiver (or), this waiver is temporary. It applies to all Delta tickets regardless of origin or destination.

Ticketed Day

Date of Affected Travel

Your ticket must be reissued on/before

You Must Start Your Travel No Later Than

Between May 1 and December 31, 2021

July 28 - December 31 2021

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2022

Delta Airlines Flight Change policy--North America & the Caribbean

You can cancel all your tickets, except Basic Economy, without having to pay any change fees.

This is true for:

  • Tickets that originate in North America and go anywhere in the world.

  • Tickets that originate in the Caribbean and travel to North America, Mexico or both.

  • Basic Economics tickets that are covered by Delta's 2021 Basic Economic Changeability Waiver.

Delta Airlines Flight Changing Policy - Outside of North America

Delta has temporarily suspended the flight-change fee for all flights originating from outside North America. This applies to all trips purchased before May 1, 2021. This means that you can make a flight change from outside North America without having to pay any change fees. All fare classes, except Basic Economic, are exempted from the change fee. However, certain basic Economy tickets are subject to a fee. These fees will be determined by your ticket.

Delta Airlines Same-Day Flight Change Policy


Delta allows you make same-day ticket modifications within 24 hours from the flight departure time. Only one seat is available for same-day flights.

  • You can travel in the same class and on the same route as a Main Cabin passenger.

  • To flights within the United States and Puerto Rico.

  • Fly Delta mobile app, or online at check-in

Exceptions. You cannot make same-day flights changes to:

  • Basic Economy fare

  • International routes

  • Origin/destination cities and same-city airports (JFK – LGA)

Options. These are the 2 options available for same-day ticket change:

Same-Day Confirmed Changes

Same Day Standby Changes

If you are able to change your confirmed seat in a different travel class than your original ticket, then you can. Same-day changes start at USD 75. Gold Medallion, Platinum and Diamond members get a complimentary confirmation.

If the same day confirmed option is unavailable on an earlier plane, you can request a different flight in the same class.

Same Day Standby Upgrades

Delta offers same-day standby upgrades for a fee. Space availability is a consideration. This option is limited to:

  • North America does not include JFKSFO and JFKLAX.

  • To/from St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Providenciales [Turks and Caicos], Nassau (Bahamas), Montego Bay(Jamaica), Los Cabos ("Mexico") Grand Cayman (“Cayman Islands”), Bermuda and Aruba

  • Between Atlanta, St. Lucia, St. Maarten and Costa Rica.

  • Cancun (Mexico), Minneapolis, Memphis Indianapolis, Cincinnati Cincinnati, Atlanta and Detroit.

Delta Airlines Flight Tickets Non-Refundable and Changing

You can change a non-refundable Delta Airlines ticket, but the fee will vary depending on where you are. It could cost between USD 0 and 500. Additionally, you will be required to pay the applicable fare differential.

It's not possible to change Basic Economy ticket prices that don't fall under the waiver. This means tickets purchased before April 30, 2021 or between May 1 and December 31, 2021 as long as they are reissued on/before Dec 31, 2021 and used no later then December 31, 2022.

How to Edit on a Delta Airlines flight


How do I change my Delta flight?

You can either call, change online or visit a Delta sales desk to make your Delta Airlines flight changes. To make a Delta Airlines flight change, dial the Delta Airlines' flight change phone number or call the Delta office/call center located in your area.

ow to Book a Delta Airlines Flight Online


You can easily change your Delta Airlines flight online. You can access the website to:

  • Change the time, date or day of your flight.

  • Change the flight's origin or destination.


To change your Delta flight online:

  1. Visit official website of Delta Airlines

  2. Click on My Trips

  3. Select/enter your:

    1. Confirmation number
      Credit/Debit card number
      Ticket Number

    2. First and last names

  4. Click on the Find My Trip link

  5. Select the flight that interests you.

  6. Click on Modify flight

  7. You can choose to change your flight.

  8. Book your next flight

How do I change a Delta Award Ticket


As explained below, you can modify award tickets on Delta Airlines online. Refunds of mileage may take up to a few hours to appear in your account.

  1. Visit official website of Delta Airlines

  2. Click on My Trips or Log In

  3. Select the flight you would like to change

  4. Click on Modify flight

  5. Click on Start Flights Change

  6. Select your new flight

  7. Complete your check out

  8. If there is a fare difference, you will be charged the difference.

  9. Receive your confirmation

Note. If the Basic Economy waiver applies to your ticket, you cannot change or refund it.

Flight Tips (applicable for all tickets)

  • Your ticket will be null if you cancel or modify it before your departure.

  • If the new flight ticket is less expensive, the difference in price will be refunded as a credit that can be used for future flights.

  • If your new flight ticket costs more than your original one, you will be responsible for the difference.

  • A Basic Economy ticket cannot be changed unless it is within Delta's Simple Economy Waiver. You can change some tickets that are from Africa, Europe or other international regions for a fee. You can find more details in the fare conditions.

Delta Airlines Change Fee


Delta Airlines charges how much to change a plane?

To make changes to your flight if your flight is not covered by a travel waiver, you might be charged between USD 200 and 500, plus any applicable fare differentials. The table below shows how you can get the change fee waivers.

Time for Ticket Booking or Route

Delta Airlines Change Fee

All tickets must be returned within the 24 hour risk-free period

No change fee--incl. Basic Economy tickets.

Tickets can be purchased until April 30

All tickets include no change fee until December 31. Basic Economics.

Tickets purchased after April 30 for travel

All tickets include a no-change fee until December 31st. Basic Economics.

Travel arrangements made after April 30

Basic Economics tickets cannot be changed.

All trips from North America to any part of the world

No change fee - except for Basic Economy tickets which are not covered under Delta’s Basic Economic Changeability Waiver.

The Caribbean to North America and Mexico (both directions):

No change fee - except for Basic Economy Tickets not covered by Delta’s Basic Economy Changeability Waiver.

Trips to North America that are purchased on or after May 1, 2021

All travel classes are exempt from the Basic Economics ticket with certain exceptions.

Basic Economic Tickets and tickets after removal of travel waiver

After 24 hours: USD 200-500 depending on route.

How To Avoid Delta Airlines Flight Change Fees

These tips will help you save money on Delta flight change fees

  • Take advantage of DOT's 24-hour risk free policy. Use the U.S. Department of Transportation's 24-hour rule to cancel any flight at no cost within 24 hours of purchase.

  • Flexibility is a good option. While it's more costly, you won't be charged a change fee for any changes to your travel plans.

  • Get a Delta Medallion Elite status. Special fee waivers are available for those who hold Gold, Platinum, or Diamond status.

  • Schedule changes are available. You have the right to cancel your flight or modify your flight if your flight is delayed for more than two hours.