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Delta Baggage Fees & Allowance
Delta Baggage Fees & Allowance — Summary
Delta carry-on size limits, checked bag fees, weight limits, overweight and oversize charges, and who gets bags free. Updated policy summary with booking help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Personal item: One personal item — purse, laptop bag or small backpack — that fits under the seat in front of you.
- Carry-on bag: One full-size carry-on bag included on every Delta fare including Basic Economy.
- First checked bag: $35 on standard domestic Main Cabin and Basic Economy tickets..
- Second checked bag: $45 on standard domestic tickets when the first bag is already paid..
Personal item
One personal item — purse, laptop bag or small backpack — that fits under the seat in front of you. Included on every fare, Basic Economy included.
Carry-on bag
One full-size carry-on bag included on every Delta fare including Basic Economy. Delta is one of the few US carriers that has never stripped the cabin bag out of its cheapest fare. Maximum dimensions: 22 x 14 x 9 inches including wheels and handles.
First checked bag
$35 on standard domestic Main Cabin and Basic Economy tickets.
Second checked bag
$45 on standard domestic tickets when the first bag is already paid.
Weight limits
50 lbs (23 kg) per checked bag in economy; 70 lbs (32 kg) in Delta One, First and Premium Select.
Overweight bag charges
Bags from 51–70 lbs incur an overweight charge; above 70 lbs the bag is generally refused on domestic itineraries and must ship as cargo.
Oversize bag charges
Linear dimensions above 62 inches (length + width + height) trigger an oversize charge in addition to any overweight charge.
Who gets bags free
First bag free for Delta SkyMiles American Express cardmembers and the cardmember's companions on the same reservation, for Medallion members, for active-duty US military, and for Delta One, First and Premium Select passengers.
Sports and special equipment
Golf bags, skis and snowboards travel as standard checked baggage within normal size and weight limits. Bicycles are accepted as checked baggage subject to the standard overweight and oversize rules.
Delta baggage allowance & fees — common questions
What is the Delta carry-on size limit?
22 x 14 x 9 inches including wheels and handles including wheels and handles. One full-size carry-on bag included on every Delta fare including Basic Economy. Delta is one of the few US carriers that has never stripped the cabin bag out of its cheapest fare.
How much does a checked bag cost on Delta?
$35 on standard domestic Main Cabin and Basic Economy tickets. A second bag: $45 on standard domestic tickets when the first bag is already paid.
What is the Delta checked baggage weight limit?
50 lbs (23 kg) per checked bag in economy; 70 lbs (32 kg) in Delta One, First and Premium Select. Bags from 51–70 lbs incur an overweight charge; above 70 lbs the bag is generally refused on domestic itineraries and must ship as cargo.
Can I get a free checked bag on Delta?
First bag free for Delta SkyMiles American Express cardmembers and the cardmember's companions on the same reservation, for Medallion members, for active-duty US military, and for Delta One, First and Premium Select passengers.
More Delta help
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