Need to change the date, time, or flight on an existing Delta reservation? Many eligible bookings can be modified through My Trips on Delta.com or the Fly Delta app.
When an eligible ticket is changed, the value of the original ticket is generally applied toward the replacement flight. You may need to pay a fare difference and any applicable change fee.
How Do I Change My Delta Flight?
Open My Trips
Visit Delta.com or open the Fly Delta app and retrieve your existing reservation.
Open Trip Details
Select the reservation that contains the flight you want to modify.
Select Change or Add Flights
Choose the flight you want to modify and start searching for another available option.
Choose Your New Flight
Compare available dates, departure times, cabin options and prices.
Review and Confirm
Review the fare difference, applicable fees and updated itinerary before completing the change.
Delta Reservations Phone Number
Delta currently lists the following number for U.S. reservation assistance:
800-221-1212Have your confirmation number, passenger name, current flight information and preferred new travel date ready before calling.
How Much Does It Cost to Change a Delta Flight?
There is no single fee that applies to every Delta ticket. Your final cost depends on several factors.
What If the New Flight Costs More?
You will generally need to pay the difference between the value of your existing ticket and the replacement flight, along with any applicable change fee.
Original flight: $350
Replacement flight: $425
Potential fare difference: $75, plus any applicable ticket fee.
Can I Change a Delta Flight on the Same Day?
Eligible travellers may have same-day flight change options when requesting another flight on the same calendar day as the original departure.
Same-day changes are generally requested within 24 hours of the originally scheduled departure and remain subject to flight availability and applicable eligibility rules.
Same-Day Confirmed
Eligible passengers may be able to confirm a seat on another qualifying flight on the same travel day.
Same-Day Standby
Some passengers may be eligible to stand by for another flight when a confirmed same-day seat is not available.
When Should You Contact Delta Reservations?
Not every reservation can be modified online. Consider contacting Reservations when:
- Change or Add Flights does not appear in My Trips.
- Your itinerary includes another airline.
- Your reservation includes special services.
- Your ticket has upgrade certificates or certain mileage upgrades.
- You are travelling with an infant in arms.
- You receive an error while attempting the change.
What If Delta Changes or Cancels Your Flight?
A flight change initiated by Delta is different from a voluntary change requested by the passenger.
If Delta cancels your flight or you experience a qualifying significant delay, the airline may automatically rebook you on another available flight.
Can You Change a Delta Basic Fare?
Basic fares generally come with more restrictions than higher fare options. Eligibility and fees can vary by Travel Experience, route, market and ticket purchase date.
Instead of assuming that your Basic ticket can or cannot be changed, open the booking in My Trips and review the conditions displayed for your specific reservation.
What If You Know You Cannot Take Your Scheduled Flight?
Do not simply allow the flight to depart without taking action.
If your plans change, modify or cancel the booking before departure whenever possible. Becoming a no-show can affect both eligible ticket value and other segments of the itinerary.
Delta Flight Change: Quick Guide
| Situation | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Need another travel date | Open My Trips and choose Change or Add Flights. |
| Need another departure time | Search available replacement flights. |
| New flight costs more | Review the fare difference and applicable fees. |
| Travelling within 24 hours | Check same-day change eligibility. |
| Cannot modify booking online | Contact Delta Reservations. |
| Delta cancelled the flight | Review automatic rebooking options first. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Word
If you need to change a Delta flight, check My Trips first. Compare the available replacement flights and review any fare difference or applicable fee before confirming.
If the reservation cannot be modified online, contact Delta Reservations. If you already know you will not take your scheduled flight, make the change before departure rather than becoming a no-show.