Delta Airlines Check-in Policy, Security Check Rule | FlyOfinder (2024)

By Elena Porter
Published June 25, 2020 12:00 AM EST

Most travelers must have heard about check-in and airport security when traveling by an airline, whether to a domestic or international destination. If you are planning to travel by leading this U.S. carrier and have already made your Delta Airlines reservations then here is your handy guide providing detailed information about the airline’s policies regarding check-in and airport security.

This is all that you need to know about Delta Airlines Check-in and Security Policy. These are the following:

Delta Check-in Policy

Delta AirLines has a convenient check-in policy for all its customers. This can be done either online by yourself or by visiting the airline’s check-in desk at the airport. For check-in, whether online or offline, a government-issued photo identification along with a boarding pass is mandatory. The following are the ways in which check-in can be done when traveling on Delta Air Lines:

Traveling Documents Required

• A valid U.S. government-issued photo ID or a passport from the traveler’s country of origin will be required when flying on Delta Airlines within the United States
• A passport with at least 6 months validity is required when traveling to an international destination from the United States. The traveler needs to check whether a visa is needed to visit the desired foreign country
• A lawful U.S. permanent resident or visitor on a visa is required to ensure that he/she is traveling with his/her residency travel documentation, visa, or green card when traveling to the United States from a foreign country

Check-in Time Requirements

• It’s recommended to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before departure when traveling within the United States. However, most airports require check-in at least 30 minutes prior to the domestic flight’s scheduled departure time and present at the gate for boarding 15 minutes before departure
• When traveling to an international destination it is recommended that the traveler should arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before scheduled departure, and must check-in at least 1 hour prior to the flight's departure. The traveler is also required to be present at the gate for boarding 45 minutes before the flight’s scheduled departure time

Delta Security Policy

The following guidelines should be adhered to as per Delta Airlines airport security policy:

Carry-on Baggage: Delta Airlines requires travelers bringing carry-on baggage to check the required size requirements details beforehand and packing suggestions, particularly regarding liquids, pastes and gels.

• Only one personal item and one carry-on bag are allowed onboard the aircraft without any fee
• Carry-on size limits required is approximately 22" x 14" x 9" or 56 x 35 x 23 cm
• Carry-on must fit under the seat in front of the traveler carrying it or into the aircraft’s overhead bin
• Approved one personal item may include a laptop computer, diaper bag, camera bag, briefcase, purse, or one item of a smaller or similar size as per the approved item list
• Additional approved items not treated as a carry-on (freebies) may include an umbrella, a jacket, duty-free merchandise, assistive devices such as crutches or wheelchairs, special items such as child restraint seats or strollers, or food or drink purchased after security clearance

Prohibited Items: The travelers should check banned items listed in the prohibited items category by Delta Airlines beforehand, which can also be found on the airline’s website. Additionally, the traveler can also visit the FAA’s Pack Safe and/or TSA’s What Can I Bring for the updated list providing details about what can and cannot be carried onboard the aircraft.

You can also call us at +1-571-378-7016, our Delta Airlines customer service number to know more about Delta Airlines check-in and Security check-up rules.

Also, read our blog Delta Airlines Baggage Policy.