Do kids need to be vaccinated to fly Delta?

Children under 18 years of ageare exempt from the vaccination requirement.



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If a minor is traveling without their parents (alone, in a group, with other relatives, etc.), they will need a Minor Travel Consent Form. These forms grant parental permission for the minor to travel.

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All travelers must provide contact tracing information when entering or connecting through the U.S. COVID-19 testing and vaccination are no longer required.

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U.S. citizen children traveling abroad If you are traveling alone with your child, you may be required to present documentation proving you are the parent or legal guardian. You may also need a letter of permission from the other parent for your child to travel.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection recommends that any child under the age of 16 traveling without both legal guardians should have a notarized Child Travel Consent signed by both legal guardians. Having your Child Travel Consent notarized decreases the chance of travel authorities questioning its validity.

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For most destinations, passports must be valid for at least six months after your departure date. Use Delta FlyReadySM to easily upload your required travel documents. Entry requirements vary by destination and may change before your trip. Check out our interactive travel map for more information.

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International Travel. Regardless of age, all children need a valid passport for air travel to another country. The application process for children under the age of 16 needs to be completed in person.

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How much does a child ticket cost? The price of a child ticket will differ from airline to airline. Some airlines offer discounted prices for children, whereas others have a flat fare for adults and children. On average, discounted airline tickets for children are around 25—33% cheaper than adult tickets.

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Once your child is 2 years old, you'll need to purchase a seat for them. The FAA recommends that children under 40 pounds continue to use a car seat and that children over 40 pounds use the seat belt on the airplane seat.

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These Items Are Not Allowed at Any Time
  • Aerosol products (such as cooking spray or anti-static spray)
  • Bleach, drain cleaners or pesticides.
  • Fireworks or explosives.
  • Gunpowder like Pyrodex, black powder, mace and pepper spray or bear deterrent.
  • Torch or blue flame lighters and all lighter refills.


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As of 12:01 am EDT May 12, 2023, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States. See more information.

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