Does Delta Comfort Plus get cheaper closer to the date?

You'll find offers on Delta.com or the Fly Delta app for Comfort Plus and Premium Cabin experiences. The upgrade prices can range from a few bucks to a few hundred dollars, but in general, the closer you are to your departure date, the better the offer will be on any remaining available seats.



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So, is Delta Comfort Plus worth it? The answer is entirely up to you. If you value extra legroom, space for your luggage and complimentary booze, then yes, it's worth spending the extra money.

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As a General SkyMiles Member with a Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card or Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card, you are eligible for unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to First Class and Delta Comfort+®, plus, day-of-departure Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to the Delta One® experience on flights within the U.S. 50 – ...

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Find the upgraded experience you're looking for in Delta Comfort+®. In addition to the benefits of a Main Cabin ticket, you will also have extra legroom, earlier boarding and deplaning, and dedicated overhead bin space just for your items. With Delta Comfort+, you can stretch out, settle in and enjoy the ride.

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I'd booked a basic economy ticket, Delta's least-expensive tier that doesn't include the ability to select a seat. Round trip, my ticket had cost $197.80. A search for similar flights on Delta's website showed that the same route in Comfort Plus could cost between $300 and $450.

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Delta Comfort Plus is a seat upgrade from the main cabin that offers up to 3 inches of additional legroom and dedicated overhead luggage space. Conversely, Delta Premium Select seats let passengers stretch out with a reclining feature, wider seat, footrest and premium amenities.

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Complimentary beverages are available during beverage service in Delta One®, First Class and Delta Comfort+®. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase in Main Cabin. Alcohol may only be served to customers over the age of 21; please enjoy responsibly.

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One guest is allowed but they must also be traveling in first class. Delta elites (with at least Gold status) cannot get into Sky Clubs if they are flying in economy (called Main Cabin or Delta Comfort Plus), but they can visit Delta partner-operated lounges or SkyTeam airline lounges.

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A Medallion Member traveling in Delta Comfort+®, Main Cabin or Basic Economy between the U.S./Canada and any International destination can check one additional bag up to 50 lbs. over the standard cabin allowance. A Medallion Member traveling in Delta One® or First Class can check up to 3 free bags at 70 lbs.

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Customers can go to My Trips and look for the upgrade offers banner located at the top of their trip to purchase a Delta One, Delta Premium Select, First Class or Delta Comfort+ seat upgrade as an add-on if available.

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Premium Select is a distinct cabin that provides spacious seats with an elevated level of service, whereas Comfort+ is a segment of the economy cabin with extra-space seats. The only additional perk of Comfort+ is that it does include complimentary alcoholic beverages for passengers 21 and up.

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*Delta Comfort Plus passengers only receive access to Sky Priority boarding and no other Sky Priority features. Delta Comfort Plus can be a more affordable option for travelers whose main concern is a more comfortable flight and priority boarding.

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Little Extras. We thought out all of the little things in Delta Comfort+ — like a pillow, blanket, complimentary earbuds, and amenity kit on long-haul international flights.

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Blankets. Business and first-class flights offer comfort items like blankets during the flight. You must leave them on board when you're leaving the plane as they can be reused. “Paying more to travel in a better class does not entitle passengers to take items offered for the journey,” says Webber.

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The cost to upgrade is higher than for a preferred seat in main cabin. Comfort Plus features more legroom than main cabin and offers passengers dedicated overhead bins. In addition, Comfort Plus guests will receive complimentary beer and wine on all domestic and short-haul international flights.

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