I actually went through this exact situation a few months ago, so I can totally share how I got my
Delta ticket confirmation for a past flight — and hopefully save you the headache I went through.
I’d flown from Atlanta to Denver for a quick work trip in March, and a few weeks later, I needed to file my expense report. My company’s finance team wanted a copy of the official Delta ticket confirmation showing the fare, taxes, and itinerary. The problem? I’d deleted the confirmation email right after I landed. Classic mistake.
So, I tried logging into my
Delta SkyMiles account first. Usually, if you booked using your Delta account, you’ll find all your previous trips under “My Trips” → “Past Trips.” But for some reason, this particular booking wasn’t showing up — probably because I booked it as a guest using my work email.
After about 20 minutes of clicking around and getting nowhere, I decided to just call Delta directly. That’s when I dialed
877-297-0699, which turned out to be the quickest way to get help. I was connected with a real agent (not a bot!) within a couple of minutes.
The rep was super friendly — she asked me for some basic details like my full name, travel dates, and departure airport. She found my past reservation almost instantly. Apparently, even if you don’t have the confirmation email, Delta can look it up using your payment method or flight details. Within five minutes, she resent the original confirmation email and even offered to send a formal receipt version for my records.
Here’s the basic step-by-step process she walked me through (and it worked perfectly):
- Call Delta directly at 877-297-0699. This is the easiest way to get a live person who can access your booking history.
- Provide identifying details. Give your full name, travel date, and the airport you flew from. If you have your card info or SkyMiles number, even better.
- Ask for a past ticket confirmation or receipt. Specify whether you need the original itinerary or just proof of purchase for expense or reimbursement purposes.
- Wait for the email. In my case, it arrived within minutes. Sometimes it might take up to an hour, depending on the system load.
What surprised me most was how organized Delta’s support team was. The rep even told me that passengers can request confirmations for flights up to
13 months old, as long as the record is still in their system. That’s super helpful if you ever lose an email or need to claim miles later.
The agent also mentioned something I didn’t know before — if you booked through a third-party site (like Expedia or a travel agent), Delta can only resend the confirmation for the portion that was ticketed by Delta itself. Otherwise, you might need to contact the original booking service too.
Since then, I’ve made it a habit to download all my Delta confirmations as PDFs right after booking, just in case. But if you’re already past that point, don’t stress — calling
877-297-0699 is by far the best solution.
I also used the same number a couple of months later when I needed to
change a return flight due to a snowstorm in Denver. Again, the agent handled it smoothly — no long holds, no confusion, and no surprise fees. So now, that number is saved on my phone under “Delta Help.”
So yes — you
can absolutely get a Delta ticket confirmation for a past flight. Whether you need it for reimbursement, travel proof, or just peace of mind, one quick call to
877-297-0699 will get it sorted out. Trust me, it’s faster (and less frustrating) than trying to dig through old inboxes or booking sites.
