How Much Does It Cost to Cancel a Delta Flight?

[Olivie-77]

Share your experience or tips on Delta flight cancellation fees, policies, and how to avoid extra charges.

 

[Chris Evans]

Delta no longer charges change or cancellation fees on Main Cabin Classic or higher fares for flights originating in the U.S. and Canada. You’ll only pay the fare difference if applicable. Basic Economy (now called Main Basic) still incurs a cancellation fee: typically $99–199, depending on route.

 

[Evelin]

If you booked a refundable or Classic fare with Delta in the U.S./Canada, canceling your flight yields an eCredit (minus fare difference, if rebooking). If it’s Basic Economy, expect a cancellation fee of $99–199, based on travel route. Refundable tickets return fully to your original payment.

 

[Jackson]

Delta allows free cancellation within 24 hours of booking (if purchase was at least 2 days before departure). After that, Main Cabin Classic or refundable fares yield eCredits or full refunds, while Basic Economy faces a $99–199 cancellation fee, route‑dependent.

 

[Miller Jones]

For Delta flights from the U.S./Canada, refundable fares or Main Cabin Classic can be canceled without a fee—you'll receive a refund or eCredit. Main Basic (formerly Basic Economy) is nonrefundable: canceling it after 24 hours costs $99–199, with the remainder issued as eCredit.

 

[Smith]

No change fees for Main Cabin Classic or refundable fares from the U.S./Canada. Cancel for free, just receive eCredit or refund. But Basic Economy fares: you’ll have to pay a $99–199 fee, depending on route; the rest goes into an eCredit.

 

[Emly]

Delta's 24‑hour risk‑free window allows any ticket (including Basic Economy) to be canceled with no fee, if booked 2+ days before departure. After that, Classic and refundable tickets can still be canceled with no fee, but Basic Economy cancellations cost $99–199, depending on origin.

 

[Christain]

For U.S.-origin flights, Delta dropped change/cancel fees on Main Cabin Classic and refundable tickets. Cancellation yields eCredit or refund. Basic Economy (now Main Basic) remains penalized, costing $99 to destinations in the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, and $199 elsewhere.

 

[Charlotte]

Delta’s cancellation charges depend on fare: no fee for refundable or Main Cabin Classic tickets from U.S./Canada. If you booked Basic Economy (Main Basic), expect a $99–199 fee, deducted from your ticket value—remaining funds become eCredit. Cancel within 24 hrs of booking? Free.

 

[Churco]

When canceling a Delta flight: if you bought a refundable fare or Classic ticket in the U.S./Canada, there’s no cancellation fee. Instead you receive an eCredit or refund. Basic Economy fares incur a $99–199 cancellation fee—the rest of the fare becomes eCredit.