Check-in Requirements
Check-In Times at U.S. Airports
Arrival Time at the Airport |
Check-in Prior to Departure |
At the Gate |
Recommended arrival time is |
At least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time for domestic travel At Least 1 hour before the scheduled departure time for international travel
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At least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time At least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time for international travel |
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Check-In times at International Airports
Arrival Time at the Airport |
Check-in Prior to Departure |
At the Gate |
Recommended arrival time is
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At least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time |
At least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time for originating passengers |
View a list of cities where exceptions to check-in times apply for international travel |
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Customers who fail to complete the check-in time limits by these deadlines will not be able to travel on desired flights and change fees may apply.
Check-in Options
Review the check-in option to determine which method of check-in best fits the needs of your customer.
Code-Share Check-In Reminder
Delta passengers traveling on Delta marketed/codeshare partner operated flights are required to check-in with the operating carrier.
Passenger ID Requirements
The documentation needed can vary depending on your customer’s destination.
Acceptable proof of identification includes:
For Travel within the U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
One unexpired form of local or federal government-issued photo ID such as:
- Passport
- Driver's License
- Military ID
For Travel Outside of the U.S.
Visit Visa & Passport Information to determine which documents your customers may need to enter a destination country.
For more information about the types of ID accepted at U.S. security checkpoints, visit the Transportation Security Administration.
