Delta Baggage Fees 2026: What You Pay for Checked, Overweight and Oversize Bags
On U.S. domestic flights Delta charges $45 for the first checked bag and $55 for the second, each way, in Main and Comfort. A third bag is $200. Medallion members and SkyMiles Amex cardholders get the first bag free.
🧾 Delta domestic fee list
| Item | U.S., Puerto Rico, USVI |
|---|---|
| 1st bag | $45 |
| 2nd bag | $55 |
| 3rd bag | $200 |
| Bags 4 to 10 | $200 each |
| Overweight 51 to 70 lb | $100 |
| Overweight 71 to under 100 lb | $200 |
| Oversize 63 to 80 inches | $200 |
| 100 lb or more, or over 80 inches | Not accepted |
🏅 Free bags by Medallion tier
Delta Medallion members get more free bags the higher their tier, and the weight limit rises to 70 lb on most free bags.
| Tier | Main / Comfort (U.S. and Canada) | Premium Select, First, One |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | 1 free (70 lb) | 3 free (70 lb) |
| Gold | 2 free (70 lb) | 3 free (70 lb) |
| Platinum | 3 free (70 lb) | 3 free (70 lb) |
| Diamond | 3 free (70 lb) | 3 free (70 lb) |
On international trips every tier gets 1 additional free bag in Main and Comfort, at 50 lb.
💳 SkyMiles American Express cards
- Every eligible card: first checked bag free on Delta flights booked with the card.
- Delta SkyMiles Basic Card: first and second bag free on domestic flights.
- Silver Medallion with an eligible card: second bag free, up to two bags at 70 lb each, for U.S. and Canada travel.
- The benefit covers up to 8 travel companions on the cardholder’s reservation.
Active military personnel also qualify for a free baggage allowance.
🌍 International bags cost differently
The flat domestic price does not apply abroad. Delta prices international bags by route, and flights between the Americas and Europe or North Africa are the most expensive.
| Item | Americas to Europe / North Africa | Most other routes |
|---|---|---|
| Bags 3 to 10 | $285 each | $200 each |
| Overweight 51 to 70 lb | $100 | $100 |
| Oversize 63 to 80 inches | Up to $300 | From $100 |
Most routes to Europe, Australia and New Zealand do not accept bags over 70 lb, and bags over 80 inches are refused on all routes. Prices in the other currencies differ, so check your own route on delta.com.
For carry-on and baggage allowance by cabin, see the Delta baggage allowance page.
❓ Quick answers
How much is a checked bag on Delta?
$45 for the first and $55 for the second, each way, on domestic Main and Comfort fares without status or an eligible card.
How many bags can you check on Delta?
Up to 10. The third bag and bags 4 to 10 are $200 each domestically.
Does the Delta Amex give a free checked bag?
Yes, the first checked bag on Delta flights booked with an eligible SkyMiles Amex, and the Basic Card also covers the second bag domestically.
What happens to a 100 lb bag on Delta?
It is not accepted. Bags from 71 to under 100 lb cost $200 more.
Before you fly — checklist
Comparing airlines? See Southwest baggage fees and American Airlines baggage fees.
Fees change and the airline has the final say. Prices shown are for checked bags on U.S. domestic flights unless the table says otherwise; confirm the price for your own ticket with the airline before you fly.