Delta Baggage Policy: Everything You Need To Know

Delta Air Line’s baggage policy is something that you’ll want to know about if you’ve purchase a ticket with the Atlanta-based carrier.

Like many major airlines, Delta’s baggage policy involves fees for checked luggage.

Delta Domestic Baggage Policy: What To Know

This article will show you go over all the respective sizes and dimensions of the three types of baggage you’ll take on your Delta flight:

  • Personal item
  • Carry-on bag
  • Checked bag

How Much Does It Cost To Check A Bag On Delta?

It costs $30 to check a bag on Delta. The airline went up in late 2020 in response to JetBlue increasing their checked bags fee. Here’s a chart to see the prices:

Baggage Cost
One bag $30
Two bags $40

What Is The Size Limit For Checked Bags?

Most airlines follow the same standards relating to baggage sizes. The maximum weight is typically 50 pounds for a checked bag.

Let’s get into more detail concerning the Delta Air Lines baggage policy:

What Is The Size Limit For Checked Luggage On Delta?

The maximum size limit for checked bags on Delta is 62 inches (157 centimeters). That’s 62 linear (total) inches or 27″ x 21″ x 14″.

The maximum weight is 50 pounds (23 kilograms).

Can You Check More Than 2 Bags On Delta?

Why of course, you can. Delta says you can check up to 10 bags as a single passenger. Here’s the breakdown from Delta’s website:

  • Up to 4 bags can be checked on Delta connection
  • Bags may be curtailed if it hinders other passengers’ right to 2 bags

Last Word

If you’ve got a fight planned on Delta, you if you’ve made it this far you can be confident that you have the latest information related to baggage fees and the airline’s policy.

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