What is Delta Airlines Refund Policy?

All set for a journey? But something goes wrong at the last moment! Delta Airlines will keep your entire ticket value safe in the form of e-credits for up to 1 year. That is only if you cancel the ticket ahead of the journey. You will get a refund in the original form of payment if you are in the 24-hour free cancellation period. We will go into details of Delta refund policy in this Flyostudio blog. But before that, here are a few takeaways for you.

• 24-Hour risk-free cancellation – This applies to tickets purchased through Fly Delta app or website.
• Non-refundable tickets – You can only get e-credits eligible for future bookings when you cancel them before departure.
• Main Basic (Basic Economy) tickets – These are the most restricted of all. They may not be changed or invite a cancellation fee.
• Refund processing time - For credit & debit card payment, it is up to 7 days and for cash & check, it is up to 20 days.

What is Delta Airlines Refund Policy 24 Hours?

24 hours is the deadline set by Delta Airlines to seek a refund if you don't want to travel. You can cancel your flight through Delta's website or the Fly Delta app. After 24-hour free cancellation the type of ticket you have purchased will be considered. Here are some typical aspects of Delta refund policy 24 Hours.

• Delta Main (Main Basic) - Refund offered in the form of e-credits minus the cancellation fee.
• Classic Non-refundable - Get e-credits minus the cancellation fee.
• Extra or Delta refundable ticket - Get refunded in the original form of payment.

If you see ‘non-refundable’ on the booking summary you will get e-credits when you cancel your ticket. Visit or contact Flyostudio for assistance with a refund.

How Do I Get a Refund if I want to Cancel my Delta Flight?

Flights must be cancelled prior to departure if you want to get a refund. If you don’t cancel it before the flight departs, a ticket booked with Main Basic (Basic Economy) fare will lose value. The other tickets may let you get e-credits. Here is the process you should follow for getting a refund. 

• Visit’My Trips’on delta.com and select 'Need to Cancel'
• Choose 'Start Flight Cancellation'.
• Follow the prompts to complete the cancellation process.
• After the cancellation process is complete, Delta will email the e-credits minus the cancellation fee.

How to Get a Refund If Delta Airlines Cancelled Your Flight?

Delta assures you a full refund in the original form of payment if it has cancelled or delayed a flight. If your departure or arrival has been delayed (6 hours for international flights and 3 hours for domestic flights) or cancelled, Delta will automatically rebook you on another flight. Here is what you can do to get a refund.

• Cancel your rebooked flight on Fly Delta Air Lines or My Trips.
• Opt for an original form of payment refund or eCredits valid for 5 years from issuance.

What is Delta Airlines Ticket Cancellation Process?

Cancellation can be made online by accessing the booking on My Trips. Alternatively, you can also call the reservations for cancelling. A local ticket office may also assist you with cancelling a ticket. A cancellation fee will be charged from you if you are not in the 24-hour free cancellation period. If your ticket was not issued directly by Delta, a third-party handling charge will have to be paid under Delta Airlines Cancellation Policy. A $50 will be charged for cancellation through reservations and local ticket offices. When you cancel an award ticket, a redeposit fee of $150 may be charged from you. Here are the cancellation fees you will pay on refund.

• Travel within United States and Canada – Cancellation fee starts at $99.
• Travel originating in the Caribbean - Cancellation fee is up to $199.
• Travel originating in Mexico - Main Basic tickets cannot be cancelled and $200 for cancelling other tickets.

If you had pre-paid for extras (seat selection & baggage), you may not get a refund by cancelling the ticket. Visit or contact Flyostudio for assistance with your refund.