What is the difference between refundable and nonrefundable tickets on Delta?

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. If you purchased a non-refundable ticket, you may cancel your ticket prior to departure and receive an eCredit if applicable.



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Delta Refundable Flights are where you can refund your flight tickets in the form of credit or debit card, or the payment method you used to secure your flights with. A refundable Delta flight ticket permits you to receive a refund before departure and will only cost you a cancellation fee.

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While the price of refundable main cabin fares is generally higher than non-refundable options, the benefits and flexibility they provide make them a valuable choice for those who prioritize peace of mind and the ability to adapt their travel plans as needed.

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If you purchased a non-refundable ticket, in some cases, a cancellation charge will be deducted from the cost of your flight. Any remaining value will be provided as an eCredit that can be used towards the purchase of another ticket.

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How Do I Know My Flight Is Refundable?
  1. Check if the refundable filter is applied on the flight page.
  2. Low fare denote non-refundable tickets and high fare denote refundable tickets.
  3. Contact customer care of the airlines at 1-802-341-3403.
  4. Ask for details from the travel agent who is booking your flight ticket.


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Flight insurance protects only the cost of your flight. It doesn't cover all of your prepaid and nonrefundable trip expenses. Generally, if a problem covered by your flight insurance policy derails your travel plans, you can get reimbursement for only nonrefundable flight costs.

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Essentially, a refundable airline tickets let you do just that – get a refund for the ticket if you find that you no longer want to use it. These refundable tickets are also usually changeable if your travel plans require an earlier or a later flight.

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Refundable flights As the name suggests, refundable tickets are fully refundable, meaning you'll get the cash back (not a flight credit). To gain this convenience, you'll need to pay a premium, which makes these tickets more expensive than nonrefundable airline tickets.

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That's unless there were some kind of extraordinary circumstances which gave Delta Airlines no choice but to cancel the flight. The law accepts that airlines should only pay compensation when they are at fault — but they must still ensure passengers reach their final destination or get a full refund for the flight.

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If you would lose the money you paid for your flights, accommodations, rental car, or activities if you had to cancel or go home early, travel insurance that specifically includes trip cancellation and trip interruption is probably a good idea.

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As long as your ticket has been purchased at least seven days before departure, airlines must offer one of two things: you can either hold the ticket without paying for 24 hours or purchase and cancel the ticket within 24 hours and receive a full refund.

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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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Although every airline has a different policy, many airlines will allow you to cancel flight tickets within 24 hours and give you a refund, even if you've bought a non-refundable airline ticket. If you've bought an airline ticket and want to cancel it on the same day, you can do so easily via 'Manage my booking'.

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Every major U.S. airline (except Southwest Airlines) typically charges penalty fees to change or cancel an economy fare flight. The fees, however, can vary from as low as $75 on a domestic flight to more than $400 on an international flight.

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