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Exact Delta baggage fees with official sources. Last verified 2026-09-10.

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On Delta, one personal item and one carry-on are free on all fares, including Basic. For typical domestic U.S. Main / Comfort travel (no status, card, or military waiver), checked bags cost $45 for the 1st and $55 for the 2nd each way, with 3rd+ at $200. A standard checked bag is ≤ 50 lb and ≤ 62 linear inches. Overweight adds +$100 (51–70 lb) or +$200 (71–<100 lb). Oversize 63–80 in adds +$200. Bags ≥ 100 lb or > 80 linear in are not permitted.

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Personal item free? Yes — all fares (under seat; no published L×W×H)
Carry-on free or paid Free — all fares, including Basic (contrast: United Basic Economy is usually personal-item only)
Carry-on size / weight 22 × 14 × 9 in / 56 × 35 × 23 cm / 45 linear; no published carry-on weight; check the airline for rare route exceptions. See carry-on size
1st checked (typical domestic) $45 each way
2nd checked (typical domestic) $55 each way
3rd+ checked $200 each way (4th–10th also $200 each; max 10 on DL/Shuttle; max 4 on Delta Connection)
Online vs airport Official page shows the same published $45 / $55 amount (confirm there is no prepaid discount before claiming early-buy savings)
Checked size (standard) ≤ 62 linear in (157 cm)
Checked weight (standard) ≤ 50 lb (23 kg). Cabin free allowance note: Main / Comfort / Premium Select 50 lb; Delta One / First 70 lb
Overweight 51–70 lb +$100 USD/CAD* (stacks with piece fee)
Overweight 71–<100 lb +$200 (≥100 lb not permitted)
Oversize 63–80 in (161–203 cm) +$200 (>80 in not permitted)
Elite / card / military Medallion + eligible SkyMiles Amex: often 1st free; eligible Basic Card often 2nd free domestic (confirm current terms). Military: on orders 5 free; leisure Main/Comfort including Basic 2 free; Premium Select / First / One 3 free. Confirm on Delta’s military page.
International 1st / 2nd Confirm per itinerary (route and fare vary; use Delta’s baggage estimate tool)

*CAD/EUR may apply when exiting Canada/Europe. Fees stack if a bag exceeds piece count, weight, and size rules.

Free vs paid

Always free when size-compliant:

  • 1 personal item (under the seat)
  • 1 carry-on (overhead) on every fare, including Basic

Unlike United Basic Economy, Delta Basic still includes the free overhead carry-on. Checked bags on Basic are still paid at the domestic table unless a waiver applies.

Basic / Main / Comfort (domestic): checked fees apply ($45 / $55 / $200 for 3rd+) unless Medallion, eligible SkyMiles Amex, or military benefits waive them. Comfort uses the same domestic checked table unless a waiver applies.

Military / Medallion / eligible Amex: summarize only from official pages and confirm terms for your card and status before travel. Do not invent a full card matrix here.

International: 1st and 2nd checked prices vary by route and fare — confirm with Delta’s baggage estimate for your itinerary. Do not treat domestic $45 / $55 as a worldwide rate.

Gotchas

  • Fees stack (piece + overweight + oversize).
  • Bags ≥ 100 lb or > 80 linear inches are not accepted under domestic excess rules.
  • Online vs airport: Delta’s official page shows a single $45 / $55 amount. Confirm before claiming a prepaid discount. (United often publishes prepaid vs airport splits; that is not the same as Delta’s published table.)
  • International overweight > 70 lb is often not allowed on many Europe / Australia / New Zealand / UAE routes (confirm for your itinerary).
  • Delta Connection bag count max is 4. Planeside gate-check of a carry-on is free but does not waive a checked-bag fee if you still check a piece.
  • Ticket-purchase date, fare class, Amex, and Medallion exceptions can change who pays. Don’t overstate waivers.

Avoid fees

  1. Pack light with the free carry-on + personal item. That combo works on Basic.
  2. Keep checked bags ≤ 50 lb and ≤ 62 linear inches to avoid overweight and oversize add-ons.
  3. Check Medallion, SkyMiles Amex, and military eligibility before you pay at the airport.
  4. For international trips, run Delta’s baggage tool for your PNR. Generic blog tables go stale fast.
  5. Remember: Delta publishes one domestic amount for 1st / 2nd (confirm this is still true). Don’t assume a United-style prepaid vs gate split.

Bags that fit

No Amazon product cards on this fees page.

For dimensions that keep you out of the sizer and overweight lines, use the sibling pages:

FAQ

How much is a checked bag on Delta?
Domestic U.S. Main / Comfort (no status, card, or military waiver): 1st $45, 2nd $55, 3rd+ $200 each way. Standard bag ≤ 50 lb and ≤ 62 linear inches.

Does Delta charge for carry-on?
No. One carry-on plus one personal item is free on all fares, including Basic.

What is Delta’s overweight bag fee?
+$100 for 51–70 lb; +$200 for 71–<100 lb. Bags ≥ 100 lb are not permitted. Fees stack with the piece charge.

What is Delta’s oversize bag fee?
+$200 for 63–80 linear inches. Over 80 inches is not permitted.

Does Basic Economy include free bags on Delta?
Free carry-on + personal item: yes. Checked bags are still charged at the same domestic rates unless a waiver applies. Unlike United Basic Economy, you keep the overhead bag.

Do Medallion or SkyMiles Amex members get free checked bags?
Often yes (1st free with Medallion + eligible Amex; eligible Basic Card Members may get a 2nd free on domestic Delta — confirm current card terms). Military travelers have separate free allowances on Delta’s military page.

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Fees and rules change. Confirm prices and allowances on delta.com before you travel. BagRule is not affiliated with Delta Air Lines.