Founded in 1925 as Huff Daland Dusters, Delta was the first agricultural flying company and one of the oldest operating airlines worldwide. Named after the Mississippi Delta region it served, they operated their first commercial flight in 1929, and continue to soar the skies nearly 100 years on. Flying to over 240 destinations in 50 countries and six continents, Delta operates upwards of 5000 flights daily.
Excess Baggage Guidelines
If you’re bringing checked bags, follow the guidelines to make sure they meet these requirements — otherwise, they might be subject to extra fees. To check your bag, measure in linear inches or centimeters (length + width + height).
- Up to 10 bags may be checked per passenger on flights operated by Delta or Delta Shuttle.
- Up to 4 bags may be checked bags on Delta Connection® carrier flights.
- We may limit the amount of excess baggage when such excess prevents us from transporting up to two bags per passenger.
- For more information on checked baggage limitations (baggage embargoes) please visit the Baggage embargoes and limitations page.
- Delta Connection carriers accept excess baggage on a space-available basis. If the baggage cannot be carried on the same flight as you, it will be transported on the next available flight.
- Camera, film, videotape, lighting, and sound equipment will be accepted when tendered by representatives of network or local television broadcasting companies or commercial filmmaking companies. See media bags for complete details.
- Any bags exceeding the ticketed itinerary allocation: number of pieces, weight, or size are accepted on a standby basis. ∙Bags that do not meet our size and weight restrictions will require special handling and additional fees.
It’s important to know that there are separate fees for each limitation you exceed: size, weight, and quantity. For example, if an extra piece of baggage exceeds the weight and size limits, it will be subject to three fees: one for the extra bag, one for exceeding the weight limit, and one for going over the size restriction. Fees are charged for each additional bag, each way.
Excess Baggage Within the U.S.
Type of bag | Fees and Rules (each way) |
3rd checked bag | $150 USD |
BAGS 4 TO 10 | $200 USD each |
OVERWEIGHT BAG | 51-70 lbs. (23 kg – 31.75 kg) – $100 USD/CAD* 71-100 lbs. (32 kg – 45.36 kg) – $200 USD/CAD* Bags exceeding 100 lbs. (45.36 kg) are not permitted |
SPECIAL ITEMS | Find requirements for all special items, including items like golf bags, ski equipment, wheelchairs, and more. |
PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED ITEMS | Find requirements for prohibited or restricted items, including items like firearms, explosives, weapons, battery or fuel-powered devices, and more. |
Excess Baggage On International Flights
If you’re bringing extra bags, review the following rules that apply to international trips.
Travel Between | Fees and Rules (Each Way) | |
U.S / CANADA (INCLUDING THE U.S VIRGIN ISLANDS AND PUERTO RICO) | U.S / CANADA (INCLUDING THE U.S VIRGIN ISLANDS AND PUERTO RICO) | Bag 3: $150 USD/CAD* Bags 4-10: $200 USD/CAD* each |
U.S / CANADA (INCLUDING THE U.S VIRGIN ISLANDS AND PUERTO RICO) | CARIBBEAN | Bag 3: $150 USD/CAD* Bags 4-10: $200 USD/CAD* each |
U.S / CANADA (INCLUDING THE U.S VIRGIN ISLANDS AND PUERTO RICO) | CENTRAL AMERICA (EXCLUDING GUA, SAP & SAL) | Bag 3: $150 USD/CAD* Bags 4-10: $200 USD/CAD* each |
U.S / CANADA | MEXICO | Bag 3: $180 USD/CAD* Bags 4-10: $200 USD/CAD* each |
MEXICO / CENTRAL AMERICA / CARRIBEAN | MEXICO/CENTRAL AMERICA/CARRIBBEAN | Bag 3: $125 USD/CAD* Bags 4-10: $200 USD/CAD* each |
U.S / CANADA | SAN PEDRO SULA/HONDURAS (SAP) / SAN SALVADORE / EL SALVADORE (SAL) | Bag 3-10: $200 USD/CAD* each |
U.S / CANADA | GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA (GUA) | Bag 3: $200 USD/CAD* Bags 4-10: $285 USD/CAD* each |
SOUTH AMERICA (Excluding select GOL- operated flights between BSB-MCO/MIA and FOR– MCO/MIA) | U.S/CANADA/MEXICO/CARRIBBEAN/CENTR AL AMERICA | Bags 3-10: $200 USD/CAD* each |
Travel on GOL – operated/Delta marketed flights between Brasilia International Airport (BSB) | Miami, FL (MIA) or Orlando, FL (MCO) or Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) and Miami, FL (MIA) or Orlando, FL (MCO) | Bags 3-10: $100 USD/CAD* each |
NORTH/CENTRAL/SOUTH AMERICA | EUROPE/NORTH AFRICA | Bags 3-10: $285 USD/ $330 CAD/ 240 EUR* each |
ASIA | EVERYWHERE | Bags 3-10: $200 USD/CAD/EUR* each |
US/CANADA/MEXICO | TAHITI | Bags 3-10: $285 USD/CAD* |
BRAZIL | EVERYWHERE ELSE | Bags 3-10: $200 USD/CAD* |
ALL OTHER INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS | Bags 3-10: $200 USD/EUR* |
Overweight Baggage on International Flights
If you’re bringing overweight bags, review the following. For more details or to find special policies for items like medical equipment, instruments, or sporting goods, review Special Items and Fragile, Bulky, or Other Items.
- On flights within the United States, and Canada (including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico), bags exceeding 100 lbs. (45.36 kg) are not allowed.
- On flights between North/South/Central America and Europe/North Africa, bags exceeding 70 lbs. (31.75 kg) are not allowed.
- On flights to/from/within Australia and New Zealand, bags exceeding 70 lbs. (31.75 kg) are not allowed.
- On flights to/from/through Europe, South Africa, or the United Arab Emirates, bags exceeding 70 lbs. (31.75 kg) are not allowed.
Travel Between | Fees and Rules (Each Way) | |
U.S/CANADA | U.S/CANADA | 51-70 lbs. (23 kg – 31.75 kg) – $100 USD/CAD* 71-100 lbs. (32 kg – 45.36 kg) – $200 USD/CAD* Bags exceeding 100 lbs. (45.36 kg) are not permitted |
NORTH/SOUTH/CENTRAL AMERICA | EUROPE/NORTH AFRICA | 51-70 lbs. (23 kg – 31.75 kg) – $100 USD/$120 CAD*/ 85 EUR* Bags exceeding 70 lbs. (31.75 |
kg) are not permitted | ||
NORTH AMERICA | SAN PEDRO SULA, HONDURAS (SAP) / SAN SALVADORE, EL SALVADORE (SAL) | 51-70 lbs. (23 kg – 31.75 kg) – $150 USD/CAD* |
ASIA | EVERYWHERE | 51-70 lbs. (23 kg – 31.75 kg) – $100 USD/CAD/EUR* 71-100 lbs. (32 kg – 45.36 kg) – $200 USD/CAD* |
AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND | EVERYWHERE | 51-70 lbs. (23 kg – 31.75 kg) – $100 USD/CAD/EUR* Bags exceeding 70 lbs. (31.75 kg) are not permitted |
ALL OTHER INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS | 51-70 lbs. (23 kg – 31.75 kg) – $100 USD/CAD/EUR* 71-100 lbs. (32 kg – 45.36 kg) – $200 USD/CAD* |
- *CAD or EUR amounts will be charged when existing Canada or Europe, respectively
- **Bags exceeding 70 lbs. are not allowed to/from Europe
- The United States includes the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
Oversized or Bulky Baggage on International Flights
If you’re bringing a large or bulky item, review the following. For more details or special policies for items like medical equipment, instruments, or sporting goods, special items and fragile, bulky, or other items.
Measure the size of your item in linear inches (length + width + height).
U.S/CANADA | U.S/CANADA | 63-80” (161-203 CM): $200 USD/CAD* >80” (203 CM) are not permitted. |
ASIA/MIDDLE EAST/AUSTRALIA/INDIA | EVERYWHERE | 63-80” (161-203 CM): $175 USD/CAD* >80” (203 CM) are not permitted. |
NORTH/SOUTH/CENTRAL AMERICA | EUROPE/NORTH AFRICA | 63-80” (161-203 CM): $300 USD/$345 CAD*/ 250 EUR* >80” (203 CM) are not permitted. |
U.S/CANADA | MEXICO/CARRIBBEAN/CENTRAL AMERICA/SOUTH AMERICA | 63-80” (161-203 CM): $150 USD/CAD* >80” (203 CM) are not permitted. |
NORTH AMERICA | AFRICA (EXCEPT NORTH AFRICA) | 63-80” (161-203 CM): $175 USD/CAD* >80” (203 CM) are not permitted. |
BRAZIL | EVERYWHERE ELSE | 63-80” (161-203 CM): $100 |
USD/CAD/EUR* >80” (203 CM) are not permitted. |