Independent summary, reviewed September 2026. WarBird Flight is not affiliated with Delta Air Lines. Exact fees depend on route and fare; the agent quotes them for your booking.
Delta Air Lines Baggage Allowance and Fees
What Delta Air Lines includes for carry-on and checked bags, where fees apply, and how to add bags at the lowest price. Call (708) 866-8751 to add bags to a booking or to book a fare that includes them.
Carry-on
One carry-on bag plus one personal item on all fares including Basic Economy, on most routes.
Checked bags
First checked bag fee applies on domestic Main Cabin and Basic Economy fares; complimentary on many international itineraries, for Medallion members, and with Delta co-branded cards.
Good to know
Fees are lower when bags are added at booking than at the airport. Checked bags over 50 lb or 62 linear inches incur overweight or oversize charges.
Overweight bags (over 50 lb / 23 kg on most carriers) and oversize bags carry extra fees on every airline. Sports equipment, instruments, and medical devices have their own rules; the agent can add them to the booking.
Fare classes and bags on Delta Air Lines
- Basic Economy: Lowest fare. Seat assigned at check-in, no changes, no upgrades, boards last.
- Main Cabin: Standard economy. Seat selection, free changes on most fares, eligible for upgrades.
- Comfort+: Extra legroom, dedicated overhead space, priority boarding, complimentary drinks.
- First Class / Delta One: Domestic first class; Delta One lie-flat seats on long-haul and premium transcontinental routes.
Baggage help on Delta Air Lines
Licensed agents at our partner agency handle these by phone, 24/7. No charge for a quote.
Guides on baggage, seats, and special items
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Booking tipsSeat Selection Fees: When You Pay, When You Don't, and Sitting TogetherHow seat fees work on the major US carriers, which fares include a seat, how families get seated together without paying, and when to just pick at check-in.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a checked bag on Delta?
A fee applies to the first checked bag on most domestic fares, with a higher fee for the second. Many international routes include one free bag. The agent will quote the exact fee for your itinerary.
What are Delta's carry-on size limits?
Carry-ons must fit 22 x 14 x 9 inches including wheels and handles, plus one personal item that fits under the seat.
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