What is the difference between Delta main cabin and Delta comfort?

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.



The primary difference between Delta Main Cabin and Delta Comfort+ lies in the legroom and the perks. Comfort+ seats offer up to three extra inches of legroom and a greater seat recline compared to standard Main Cabin seats. Beyond the physical space, Comfort+ passengers enjoy priority boarding (typically in Group 3) and dedicated overhead bin space, ensuring you don't have to gate-check your bag. On the service side, Comfort+ travelers on flights over 251 miles receive complimentary beer and wine, and on longer flights (over 500 miles), spirits and "premium" snacks are included. In 2026, Comfort+ also includes a small amenity kit on long-haul transcontinental routes. While the seat width is the same as the Main Cabin, the proximity to the front of the plane and the enhanced food and drink options make it a popular mid-tier upgrade for those who find standard economy too cramped for multi-hour journeys.

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If you're considering an upgrade to Delta Comfort Plus 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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About Delta Comfort+
  • More legroom and on select longer flights, extra recline.
  • Premium snacks and complimentary Starbucks®, beer, wine and spirits on most flights*
  • Seat location toward the front of the plane which means customers are among the first off.


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Delta Comfort Plus is Delta's premium economy option, providing more inches of legroom and other perks without the price of First Class or Premium Select tickets. Some of the Delta Comfort Plus perks begin even before you enter the aircraft.

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Delta's first-class experience offers many of the same perks as Delta Comfort Plus, with a few notable additions. Alongside the complimentary blanket, pillow, and amenity kit on long-haul flights, first-class passengers also receive complimentary ergonomic earbuds.

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Like Delta Premium Select, Comfort Plus falls between economy class and business classes. Although it shares some benefits with economy class, it also offers distinct upgrades at an affordable price.

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Medallion Members are eligible for and rewarded with Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades to Delta Comfort+ and First Class on all routes where the products are available. They are also eligible for day of departure Complimentary Upgrades to Delta One® on all U.S. 50 flights – including flights to Hawaii.

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Delta Comfort+ and First Class customers will receive complimentary beer and wine service. Other beverages, including Coca-Cola mini cans, juices, and mixers will be available for First Class customers.

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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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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.

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Delta main cabin is slightly more expensive than basic economy on most routes, but the upcharge provides a lot of value. For a modest price premium, you get the ability to choose your seat, change or cancel your flight, opt to use same-day standby when traveling domestically and earn miles toward Medallion status.

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You will not be eligible for: paid or complimentary upgrades; paid, complimentary or discounted Delta Comfort+; paid or complimentary Preferred Seats; or same-day confirmed or same-day standby travel changes.

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Comfort Plus fares can be upgraded from Main Cabin for as little as $10 on some short-hop Delta routes ? but could cost you hundreds of dollars on others. Loyal Delta flyers who have earned Medallion Status can get upgraded to Comfort Plus for free.

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Preferred Seats include:
  • Exit row seats.
  • Bulkhead window and aisle seats.
  • Window and aisle seats in the front of Main Cabin.


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Delta Airlines: If you're looking for a wider variety of seating options, Delta Airlines is the way to go. They offer seats that are wider than the industry standard, with more legroom. Plus, they're known for letting plus-size passengers move to rows with empty seats free of charge.

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  • Basic Economy.
  • Main Cabin.
  • Comfort Plus.
  • First Class.
  • Premium Select.
  • Delta One®


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Pricing a Delta Comfort+ fare in 'S' Class If 'S' is not available or there are no fares in 'S' class, the travel agent should rebook into 'W' class which is the higher of the two Delta Comfort+ fares and use the price as booked entry.

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