2026 checked bag fees
Delta Air Lines baggage fees
On U.S. and short-haul international flights, the first checked bag on Delta costs $45 and the second $55.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
Same price at the airport
Same price at the airport
Up to 62 in (158 cm) in total
Main Basic: $45 for the first
Quick answer
On U.S. and short-haul international flights, the first checked bag on Delta costs $45 and the second $55. A carry-on and personal item are free on every Delta fare.
- 1st checked bag
- $45 (Same price at the airport)
- 2nd checked bag
- $55 (Same price at the airport)
- Weight limit
- 50 lb (Up to 62 in (158 cm) in total)
- Cheapest fare
- No free bags (Main Basic: $45 for the first)
What will my bags cost on Delta?
- 1st bag on Main$45
- Each way, per traveler$45
Delta checked bag fees
Prices one way, per traveler, on U.S. and short-haul international flights.
On Main
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 1st bag | $45 | $45 |
| 2nd bag | $55 | $55 |
Free checked bags by fare
- Main BasicNone
- MainNone
- First Class and Delta One2 bags
Each bag up to 50 lb (23 kg) and 62 in (158 cm) in total.
Overweight and oversize bags
Charged per bag, each way, on top of any bag fee.
- Overweight: 51–70 lb$100
- Overweight: 71–100 lb$200
- Oversize: 63–80 in (length + width + height)$200
Other routes
Main includes one free checked bag to Europe, and the second costs $100. Main Basic to Europe pays $75 for the first bag and $100 for the second.
How to avoid Delta bag fees
Who checks bags free
- Medallion members, plus up to 8 companions on the same itinerary
- Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum and Reserve American Express cardmembers: first bag free for you and up to 8 companions
- SkyTeam Elite Plus members
- Active-duty U.S. military
Ways to pay less
- • Pay ahead online when the airline charges more at the airport.
- • Weigh your bag at home: going over 50 lb can cost more than a second bag.
- • Travel carry-on only: check the Delta carry-on size.
Delta vs. other U.S. airlines
On regular economy fares, one way, in U.S. dollars.
| Airline | 1st bag | 2nd bag | Free bags (regular fare) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | $45 | $55 | NoneMain |
| American Airlines | $45 | $55 | NoneMain Cabin |
| United Airlines | $45 | $55 | NoneEconomy |
| Southwest Airlines | $45 | $55 | NoneChoice |
| Alaska Airlines | $45 | $55 | NoneMain |
| JetBlue | $39–$49 | $59–$69 | NoneMain (formerly Blue) |
| Hawaiian Airlines | $45 | $55 | NoneMain Cabin |
| Frontier Airlines | $29–$63 | $59–$86 | NoneStandard fare |
| Allegiant Air | $20–$50 | $20–$50 | NoneStandard fare |
| Sun Country Airlines | $34–$45 | $40–$45 | NoneStandard fare |
| Breeze Airways | $35–$41 | $45 | NoneNice (standard fare) |
| Avelo Airlines | $40–$45 | $40–$45 | NoneStandard fare |
- Delta Air Lines
- 1st bag
- $45
- 2nd bag
- $55
- Free bags
- None · Main
- American Airlines
- 1st bag
- $45
- 2nd bag
- $55
- Free bags
- None · Main Cabin
- United Airlines
- 1st bag
- $45
- 2nd bag
- $55
- Free bags
- None · Economy
- Southwest Airlines
- 1st bag
- $45
- 2nd bag
- $55
- Free bags
- None · Choice
- Alaska Airlines
- 1st bag
- $45
- 2nd bag
- $55
- Free bags
- None · Main
- JetBlue
- 1st bag
- $39–$49
- 2nd bag
- $59–$69
- Free bags
- None · Main (formerly Blue)
- Hawaiian Airlines
- 1st bag
- $45
- 2nd bag
- $55
- Free bags
- None · Main Cabin
- Frontier Airlines
- 1st bag
- $29–$63
- 2nd bag
- $59–$86
- Free bags
- None · Standard fare
- Allegiant Air
- 1st bag
- $20–$50
- 2nd bag
- $20–$50
- Free bags
- None · Standard fare
- Sun Country Airlines
- 1st bag
- $34–$45
- 2nd bag
- $40–$45
- Free bags
- None · Standard fare
- Breeze Airways
- 1st bag
- $35–$41
- 2nd bag
- $45
- Free bags
- None · Nice (standard fare)
- Avelo Airlines
- 1st bag
- $40–$45
- 2nd bag
- $40–$45
- Free bags
- None · Standard fare
Compare Delta with another airline
Delta baggage FAQ
On U.S. and short-haul international flights, the first checked bag on Delta costs $45 and the second $55.
Airports Delta flies from
Airport guides with transit, terminals, lounges and parking.
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fees as published for tickets bought from April 8, 2026. Airlines change bag fees often, so confirm the price for your trip when you book.
- Delta Air Lines: official baggage information
- CNBC: Delta and Southwest raise checked bag fees $10 (Apr 7, 2026)
- AwardWallet: Delta baggage fees (Aug 27, 2026)
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