Need to cancel a Delta reservation? Before confirming the cancellation, check whether the ticket will produce a cash refund, eCredit or remaining value after an applicable charge.
How to Cancel a Delta Flight
Go to My Trips.
Locate your existing reservation.
Select the trip you need to cancel.
Begin the cancellation process.
Review the refund or eCredit information.
Confirm and save your cancellation details.
Can You Cancel Within 24 Hours?
24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation
Qualifying reservations purchased directly from Delta may be cancelled within the applicable 24-hour risk-free period for a full refund, subject to Delta's conditions.
What Happens With a Non-Refundable Ticket?
Most Delta tickets are non-refundable. When an eligible non-refundable booking is voluntarily cancelled, remaining value is generally issued as an eCredit rather than returned as cash.
Basic fares can have additional cancellation restrictions or charges, so review the specific conditions shown for your reservation.
What About a Refundable Ticket?
An eligible unused refundable ticket may qualify for money returned to the original form of payment after cancellation and processing.
What If Delta Cancelled Your Flight?
If Delta cancels your flight, the options can differ from a voluntary passenger cancellation.
Depending on the disruption, you may be able to accept rebooking or request a refund for eligible unflown travel instead.
How to Check Refund Status
Delta provides an online refund-status tool. Keep your ticket number or refund request number available.
Quick Guide
| Situation | Possible Result |
|---|---|
| Eligible 24-hour cancellation | Full refund |
| Non-refundable ticket | Usually eCredit if eligible |
| Refundable ticket | Eligible refund |
| Delta cancelled flight | Review refund/rebooking |
| Refund pending | Check refund status |