Do I get my points back if I cancel a flight Delta?

For SkyMiles Award Tickets, please call Delta Reservations to request cancellation. For tickets purchased with Miles + Cash option, miles will be re-deposited, and cash will be returned in equivalent miles.



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When canceling a flight that was purchased using miles, most airlines do not charge a cancellation fee. It is generally free to get your miles reinstated and even the taxes and fees you paid will usually be refunded. Here is generally what you can expect on these U.S.-based airlines in terms of canceling award flights.

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However, you may cancel for a cancellation charge assessed in miles, which is deducted from the value of your ticket and the remaining mileage balance will be redeposited into your SkyMiles account.

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For cancelled flights that weren't otherwise fully refundable, you'll get the value back as a Delta eCredit . A Delta flight credit is typically valid for one year. these credits can be accessed through your Delta SkyMiles account.

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24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation If you're within 24 hours of purchasing your ticket you can cancel your flight without a penalty when you book directly with Delta. Be sure to cancel your flight prior to departure.

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As for any SkyMiles you've earned on the card, there is no need to worry about those. Once they're earned and in your SkyMiles account, you won't lose them should you decide to cancel.

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Canceling a nonrefundable fare will result in an eCredit for the full amount paid (minus any cancellation fees, depending on fare type and route). However, if you cancel a refundable ticket, you'll get the amount paid refunded back to your original form of payment.

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Covered reasons for Trip Cancellation
  • Medical reasons (unforeseen ailment, injury or death in the family)
  • Inclement weather or natural disasters (tropical storms, hurricanes, etc.)
  • Terrorist attack (in or around where you're planning to visit)
  • Financial default (of a carrier)
  • Involuntary layoff or termination.


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Delta SkyMiles: Miles are usually deposited within a few minutes or at least within 24 hours. Note that you *must* cancel and redeposit Delta SkyMiles awards at least 72 hours before the departure time, otherwise you forfeit the miles used for the award and will not receive a refund.

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Can you reschedule a flight? Yes, you can reschedule or cancel a flight. However, you may need to pay a change or cancellation fee depending on the airline you booked with and the fare class of your ticket. Luckily during Covid-19, many airlines have reduced change fees or waived them altogether.

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You can get a full flight ticket refund only if you booked a refundable ticket. However, airline ticket refund rules vary from airline to airline. Thus, it is better to refer to the airline's website or contact it directly for possible airfare reimbursement.

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A Medallion Member and one traveling companion may both enjoy a Complimentary Upgrade when traveling on Delta and Delta Connection carriers, as long as that companion is a General SkyMiles Member, Medallion Member, or partner airline elite member*, and traveling on the same flight in the same reservation.

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