Can I Change or Cancel My Flight Without a Fee? 

Updated as of March 3, 2021

Yes, you can. We understand that your plans may change, to continue simplifying travel, we have eliminated change and cancel fees for tickets originating in North America (excluding Basic Economy tickets purchased after March 30, 2021, which are non-refundable and non-changeable).

By eliminating change fees, you have the flexibility to change the date, time or location of your trip without a fee. Sometimes, your new flight may cost more than your original flight. In this case you would need to pay the difference in price.

We know that there may be times where you need to cancel your trip and rebook at a later date. The good news is that you will not be charged a fee for cancelling your ticket and your ticket will become an eCredit that you can use at any time before your ticket expires* (typically one year from the date of purchase). Already have an eCredit and ready to book? Visit delta.com/redeem to book your future travel.

*For additional flexibility, tickets booked prior to April 17, 2020 for scheduled travel between March 2020 and March 2021 have been extended, so you can travel using your eCredit through December 31, 2022. You can find more details at delta.com/waivers.

We have eliminated change fees for tickets in North America to anywhere in the world and from the Caribbean to the United States or Mexico. However, if you purchase a Basic Economy ticket after March 30, 2021, this ticket is non-refundable and non-changeable.

How to Change Your Flight: 

  • To change your flight, visit My Trips on delta.com, select the flight you wish to change and then click on "Modify Flight."    
  • Choose "Start Flight Change" and select which flight you would like to change to search for a new flight.  

How to Cancel Your Flight: 

  • To cancel your flight, visit My Trips on delta.com and click on "Modify Flight" then choose "Start Flight Cancellation."
  • You may cancel your flight before departure and apply any unused value of the ticket toward the purchase of a new ticket for a period of one year from the original  date of purchase. 

We have waived change fees for all tickets purchased on or before March 30, 2021. For tickets purchased after our COVID-19 travel waiver expires on March 30, 2021, a change fee will apply, and Basic Economy tickets will be non-refundable and non-changeable in most instances.** 

How to Change Your Flight: 

  • To change your flight, visit  My Trips on delta.com, select the flight you wish to change and then click on "Modify Flight."    
  • Choose "Start Flight Change" and select which flight you would like to change to search for a new flight.  

How to Cancel Your Flight:

  • To cancel your flight, visit  My Trips on delta.com and click on "Modify Flight" then choose "Start Flight Cancellation."
  • You may cancel your flight before departure and apply any unused value of the ticket toward the purchase of a new ticket for a period of one year from the original issue date.

**Some Basic Economy tickets originating from Europe, Africa, and other international markets may be changeable for a fee. Check the ticket restrictions for details.

Frequently Asked Questions
If you select a new flight that is less than the price of your original flight, you will receive an eCredit for the difference that you can redeem toward future travel.
If for any reason you choose to cancel your flight before your departure, you will receive an eCredit for the value of your ticket.  However, our Basic Economy ticket is non-changeable and non-refundable if purchased after the expiration of our current COVID travel waiver on March 30, 2021. This means that you will not receive an eCredit for cancelling your Basic Economy ticket purchased after March 30, 2021.

Visit delta.com/redeem where you’ll be able to verify your eCredit value, expiration date and redeem online for future travel. 

Review our how-to-page for tips on managing eCredits.