Delta Air Lines Cancellation Policy (2026) — Change Fees, Refunds & How to Cancel
Full refund to original payment if cancelled within 24 hours of booking. Applies to all fare types. No minimum advance purchase requirement.
24-Hour Rule
Yes — free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. Full refund to original payment if cancelled within 24 hours of booking. Applies to all fare types. No minimum advance purchase requirement.
Cancellation Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | Non-refundable (eCredit for future use minus cancellation fee) |
| Main Cabin | No fee — receive eCredit |
| Premium | No fee — receive eCredit or refund |
| Business | No fee — full refund |
Change Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | No changes allowed (forfeit ticket or receive eCredit minus $99 in some cases) |
| Main Cabin | No fee (fare difference applies) |
| Premium | No fee (fare difference applies) |
| Business | No fee (fare difference applies) |
Refund Method
Refundable fares: original payment (5-7 business days). Non-refundable: Delta eCredit valid 1 year.
Same-Day Change
Free for all Main Cabin and above (fare difference applies). Not available for Basic Economy.
No-Show Policy
Basic Economy: ticket forfeited. Other fares: eCredit issued automatically.
How to Cancel
- Online at delta.com → My Trips → Cancel Flight
- Fly Delta app → My Trips → Modify/Cancel
- Call 800-221-1212 (24/7)
- At Delta ticket counter
Tips
- Delta offers free same-day changes for Main Cabin+ (most generous in the industry)
- eCredits can be applied to any future Delta flight
- SkyMiles Medallion members get additional flexibility
- Book directly with Delta for easiest cancellation process
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Delta Air Lines cancellation policy?
- Delta Air Lines cancellation policy allows free cancellation within 24 hours of booking (must be booked 7+ days before departure for US flights). After 24 hours: Main Cabin — no fee — receive ecredit. Basic Economy — non-refundable (ecredit for future use minus cancellation fee).
- Can I cancel a Delta Air Lines flight for free?
- Yes — Full refund to original payment if cancelled within 24 hours of booking. Applies to all fare types. No minimum advance purchase requirement. No fee — receive eCredit
- What is Delta Air Lines's change fee?
- Main Cabin: No fee (fare difference applies). Basic Economy: No changes allowed (forfeit ticket or receive eCredit minus $99 in some cases).
- How do I get a refund from Delta Air Lines?
- Refundable fares: original payment (5-7 business days). Non-refundable: Delta eCredit valid 1 year.
- What happens if I no-show on Delta Air Lines?
- Basic Economy: ticket forfeited. Other fares: eCredit issued automatically.