Delta Air Lines Checked Baggage: Fees, Size & Weight (2026)
Delta's first checked bag is $45 and the second is $55 each way on domestic routes, after the April 2026 fee increase. Delta does not discount for prepaying online. Bags must be under 50 lb and 62 linear inches. SkyMiles Medallion members and Delta Amex card holders get the first bag free.
| Bag | Prepaid | At airport |
|---|---|---|
| First checked bag | $45 (no online discount) | $45 |
| Second checked bag | $55 (no online discount) | $55 |
| Third+ bag | $200 | |
Does Delta Air Lines charge for checked bags?
Delta Air Lines charges $45 (no online discount) prepaid ($45 at the airport) for the first checked bag and $55 (no online discount) for the second on typical domestic routes. Delta raised first-bag fees from $35 to $45 and second from $45 to $55 for tickets issued on or after April 8, 2026. International long-haul routes were unchanged.
Who flies free: SkyMiles Medallion members (Silver through Diamond), eligible Delta SkyMiles Amex card holders (Gold, Platinum, Reserve) get first bag free — Platinum/Reserve get second bag free on domestic from June 2026 — plus premium cabins and active US military.
Weight and size limits
Weight: 50 lb (23 kg) Main, Comfort+ and Premium Select; 70 lb (32 kg) Delta One and First Class
Size: 62 linear inches (length + width + height)
Overweight: $100 for 51-70 lb, $200 for 71-100 lb; bags over 100 lb not accepted
Oversize: $200 for bags over 62 linear inches, charged separately from overweight
2026 policy note: Delta raised first-bag fees from $35 to $45 and second from $45 to $55 for tickets issued on or after April 8, 2026. International long-haul routes were unchanged.
How to avoid the fee on Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles Medallion members (Silver through Diamond), eligible Delta SkyMiles Amex card holders (Gold, Platinum, Reserve) get first bag free — Platinum/Reserve get second bag free on domestic from June 2026 — plus premium cabins and active US military.
How Delta Air Lines compares
See checked-baggage fees and limits for Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines — fees, weight caps, and free-bag rules differ airline by airline.
Frequently asked questions
Does Delta Air Lines charge for checked bags?
Delta Air Lines charges $45 (no online discount) prepaid ($45 at the airport) for the first checked bag and $55 (no online discount) for the second on typical domestic routes. Delta raised first-bag fees from $35 to $45 and second from $45 to $55 for tickets issued on or after April 8, 2026. International long-haul routes were unchanged.
What is Delta Air Lines's checked bag weight limit?
50 lb (23 kg) Main, Comfort+ and Premium Select; 70 lb (32 kg) Delta One and First Class
What is Delta Air Lines's checked bag size limit?
62 linear inches (length + width + height)
Who flies free with Delta Air Lines checked bags?
SkyMiles Medallion members (Silver through Diamond), eligible Delta SkyMiles Amex card holders (Gold, Platinum, Reserve) get first bag free — Platinum/Reserve get second bag free on domestic from June 2026 — plus premium cabins and active US military.