Following Premium Select flyers, Comfort+ passengers board before the remaining passengers. If you don't want to pay for first class (Delta One or Premium Select), Comfort Plus is an often cheaper way to secure priority boarding.

Yes, Delta Comfort+ passengers board significantly earlier than the Main Cabin in the 2026 boarding hierarchy. After the pre-boarding groups (people needing assistance and active military), Delta One, First Class, and Diamond Medallion members, the Delta Comfort+ group is typically the next to be called. This is usually listed as "Group 3" or "Group 4" depending on the specific aircraft and route. This early boarding is one of the primary "soft perks" of the Comfort+ fare, as it ensures you have first access to the dedicated overhead bin space reserved for your section, preventing the need to gate-check your carry-on bag. Following Comfort+, the boarding process moves to Sky Priority members, and then finally to the Main Cabin (divided into several zones based on status and ticket type) and Basic Economy. By boarding before the bulk of the plane, Comfort+ passengers can settle into their extra-legroom seats and enjoy a more relaxed start to their flight without the congestion of the general boarding rush.