Delta Air Lines award cancellation fees.
Verified October 2026 · Currency: SkyMiles
TL;DR
Delta Air Lines updated its SkyMiles Program Rules: award tickets originating in the United States or Canada can be cancelled with no redeposit or change fee for all members, regardless of Medallion status. The $150 redeposit fee previously charged to Silver and Gold Medallion members (and non-Medallion members) no longer applies to US/Canada-originating awards. Delta Basic experience award tickets remain non-refundable and may incur a miles-based change fee if changes are permitted.
Fee structure
| Cabin | Timing | Fee | Elite benefit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US/Canada-origin award tickets (before departure) | US/Canada-origin award tickets (before departure) | FREE | All members: No redeposit or change fee | Per SkyMiles Program Rules at delta.com; applies to awards originating in the US or Canada to anywhere in the world |
| Non-US/Canada-origin award tickets | Non-US/Canada-origin award tickets | $150 (non-Medallion); likely waived for Medallion | Confirm with Delta for your specific itinerary | Policy for international-origin cancellations not explicitly stated for Medallion tiers |
| Delta Basic experience award tickets | Delta Basic experience award tickets | Miles-based change fee (if changes permitted) | All members: Non-refundable; remaining miles redeposited after fee | Exact miles fee deducted from ticket value |
| Within 72 hours of departure (non-Basic) | Within 72 hours of departure (non-Basic) | No refund | All members: Non-refundable within 72h | Miles and taxes forfeited |
Partner Award Cancellations
Delta's policy extends to many partners:
Important notes
- No redeposit or change fee for US/Canada-originating awards for ALL members (including Silver, Gold, non-elite) — confirmed per SkyMiles Program Rules on delta.com
- Policy change from prior structure: the $150 redeposit fee formerly charged to Silver/Gold Medallion and non-Medallion members has been eliminated for US/Canada-origin awards
- $150 fee may still apply for non-US/Canada-originating cancellations by non-Medallion members — confirm directly with Delta
- Delta Basic experience award tickets are non-refundable; miles-based change fees may apply if changes are permitted
- Miles never expire, even after cancellation
- 24-hour risk-free cancellation on all bookings
Frequently asked questions
Did Delta eliminate the $150 redeposit fee?
Yes, for US/Canada-originating awards. Delta's SkyMiles Program Rules now state that all members — including Silver and Gold Medallion members who previously paid the full $150 — can cancel award tickets originating in the United States or Canada with no redeposit or change fee.
Does the fee waiver apply to all routes?
The no-fee policy applies to awards originating from the United States or Canada to anywhere in the world. Awards originating outside the US and Canada may still incur a $150 redeposit fee for non-Medallion members — confirm with Delta for international-origin itineraries.
Are taxes refunded automatically?
Taxes are refunded to your original payment method, which can take 7-10 business days to process.
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