Here’s what we could confirm about Delta Air Lines bags as of 2026-10-31. Your fare, route, ticket date, benefits, and the airline flying the trip can still change the answer.
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What we know: Some rules checked
If you don’t see a price here, it doesn’t mean the bag is free. Check the final charge and acceptance rules with Delta Air Lines for your flight.
When these rules apply
Standard U.S. domestic baggage; eligible fare and benefit checks remain necessary.
Checked, carry-on and personal item limits
Start with these published limits, then check the fare you bought. Measure the packed bag on the outside, including wheels and handles.
| Policy detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard checked weight (lb) | 50 |
| Standard checked size (linear in) | 62 |
| Weight reject at lb | 100 |
| Largest accepted size (linear in) | 80 |
| Carry-on (in) | 22 × 14 × 9 |
| Carry on linear in | 45 |
Checked bags, extra pieces and excess fees
- $45 first bag, $55 second bag and $200 third bag.
- Weight, size and additional-piece charges accumulate when applicable.
These prices apply only to the conditions listed above. Your route, fare, ticket date, or benefits can change what you pay.
How to add and pay for bags
- Add the required SkyMiles numbers before check-in or payment.
- Verify each traveler’s first and second waiver separately.
- Pay only non-waived bag charges and retain the receipt.
Timing: Check-in normally opens 24 hours before departure.
Do not grant every companion a second free bag.
Free bags and possible savings
- Eligible primary cardmembers can receive a second domestic bag free; companions do not automatically receive that second waiver.
Special items, connections and refunds
We couldn’t confirm one Delta Air Lines price that covers every sports item, stroller, or mobility device. Ask about the exact item you’re bringing, especially if another airline flies part of the trip. If a paid checked bag is delayed or lost, report it to the airline and keep the bag tag and fee receipt.
- A card benefit covers qualifying standard bags only. Fractional weight gaps in published bands require clarification.
Worked bag examples
Route: U.S. domestic · Fare: eligible standard Economy · Bag number: 1 · Weight: 55 lb · Size: 66 linear in
The listed charges add up to 345 USD in this example. Your checkout may differ. The weight and size charges add to the base. Do not reuse AA’s maximum-of-two rule.
Questions to answer before you pay
Do all Delta cardholders get two bags free?
The second-bag benefit is for eligible primary cardmembers on qualifying domestic travel, with required reservation details. Additional cardmembers and ordinary companions are not automatically covered.
Next: Check each passenger’s individual eligibility.
Does a companion get Delta’s second bag free because my card covers mine?
Not merely by sharing your reservation. The companion needs their own qualifying primary cardmember eligibility for that second waiver.
Next: Display first-bag and second-bag eligibility separately.
Cabin item decision
| Item | Researched outside dimensions |
|---|---|
| Personal item | No universal numerical box confirmed in this source |
| Carry-on | 22 × 14 × 9 in |
Delta cabin bag; personal item must fit under the seat. The researched page does not state one numerical personal-item box. A dimensions check tells you whether the bag fits the researched box; it does not determine fare inclusion, cabin space or the gate agent’s final acceptance. Open the official cabin-bag policy.
Baggage rules by topic
Use the sections below to check each bag type and fee. When we couldn’t confirm a rule, you’ll see what to ask the airline before you buy.
| Topic | Evidence status |
|---|---|
| Checked bags | Limit with conditions |
| Carry-on | Published size |
| Personal item | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Overweight fees | Limit with conditions |
| Oversized fees | Limit with conditions |
| Extra bag numbers | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Fare baggage allowance | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Add or pay for bags | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Free checked bags | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Sports equipment | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Family and medical bags | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Connecting flights | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Baggage refunds | Check your ticket or the airline |
Checked bags
This page covers Standard U.S. domestic baggage; eligible fare and benefit checks remain necessary.. The standard weight listed here is 50 lb. Check the purchased fare for the included piece count.
Carry-on
The official cabin source lists 22 × 14 × 9 inches for the outside box. Fare inclusion and aircraft space are different questions from size.
Personal item
We couldn’t confirm a fixed underseat size for this airline. The item still needs to fit under the seat on the operating flight.
Overweight fees
The standard weight listed here is 50 lb. A heavier bag may cost extra. Check the base bag price and the excess charge together before you pay.
Oversized fees
The standard outside-size limit listed here is 62 linear in. Measure outside length, width and height and separately check the maximum accepted size.
Extra bag numbers
Your second or third bag may cost more than your first. Start with the bags included on your ticket, then price each additional piece for that traveler.
Fare baggage allowance
Delta Air Lines allowance cannot be inferred from the brand alone. Match the fare printed on the ticket, the route, any bundle and the date the ticket was issued or changed.
Add or pay for bags
Add the required SkyMiles numbers before check-in or payment. Verify each traveler’s first and second waiver separately. Check-in normally opens 24 hours before departure.
Free checked bags
Eligible primary cardmembers can receive a second domestic bag free; companions do not automatically receive that second waiver. A standard-piece waiver does not automatically waive excess weight or size.
Sports equipment
Bringing a bike, golf bag, skis, or an instrument? Check the airline’s packing and special-item rules before using an ordinary checked-bag price.
Family and medical bags
A stroller, car seat, or mobility device may follow different rules from a suitcase. Tell the airline what you’re bringing and check its handling and battery instructions.
Connecting flights
Check whether each segment is marketed and operated by Delta Air Lines or a partner. A separate ticket can require a new bag purchase and physical recheck.
Baggage refunds
If a paid checked bag is lost or significantly delayed, report it to the airline and keep your bag tag and fee receipt. An unused prepaid bag has a different refund question.
For any unresolved detail, check the Delta Air Lines policy for the current ticket and operating flight.
Need one specific answer?
Delta domestic checked bag fee explains the dated fee row or cabin-item box for this airline and shows exactly which conditions still need the booking screen.
Related baggage help
Official sources and evidence
- Delta Air Lines: Carry-On Baggage (official page read; checked 2026-10-31)
- Delta Air Lines: Baggage overview (official search excerpt; checked 2026-10-31)
- Delta Air Lines: Excess, overweight and oversized baggage (official page read; checked 2026-10-31)
- Delta Air Lines: Card Member Free Checked Bags (official page read; checked 2026-10-31)