Traveling with Children and Infants
We’re here to help families take flight — whether your family is traveling within or outside the United States or your child is traveling as an unaccompanied minor. For assistance with a child’s ticket (2 years of age or older), please reach out to Delta Reservations. For assistance with an Infant-in-Arms ticket (under 2 years of age), please review below, Go to footer note or go to My Trips.
Age at the Time of Travel
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Ticket & Fees Within the U.S. |
Ticket & Fees Outside the U.S. |
Travel Requirements |
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<2 YEARS OLD, ON ADULT’S LAP |
Ticket Required |
Ticket required, usually at 10% of adult fare. Fees are country-specific |
May not travel alone, must be accompanied by a passenger at least 18 years of age |
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<2 YEARS OLD, IN THEIR OWN SEAT |
Ticket Required |
Ticket required, country-specific discounts may apply |
May not travel alone, must be accompanied by a passenger at least 18 years of age |
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2-4 |
Ticket Required |
Ticket required, country-specific discounts could apply |
May not travel alone, must be accompanied by a passenger at least 18 years of age |
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5-14 |
Ticket Required |
Ticket required, country-specific discounts could apply |
May travel alone on nonstop flights using the Unaccompanied Minor Program |
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15+ |
Ticket Required |
Ticket required, country-specific discounts could apply |
May travel alone |
How to Add Infant-in-Arms to Your Ticket
When you travel with a child under 2 years of age, you may choose to travel with the child on your lap (Infant-in-Arms) for free on all flights within the United States. Our step-by-step guide explains how to easily add an Infant-in-Arms to your ticket yourself.
- Go to My Trips
- Go to the "Special Service Requests" section and select “Open” under the Infant-in-Arms icon
- Click the "+" button next to “Request Infant-in-Arms” for the flight(s) the infant or child will be on
- Fill in the required information fields and click “Confirm”
Family Seating Policy
Delta strives to seat family members together upon request. If you are unable to obtain seat assignments together for your family using delta.com or the Fly Delta mobile app, please contact reservations to review available seating options.
Children Traveling Alone
Delta’s committed to providing safe travel for all — especially children traveling by themselves with our Unaccompanied Minor Program. For a $150 fee each way, up to 4 children between the ages of 5 to 14 will receive an employee escort and special amenities for a reliable and comfortable trip. Minors between the ages of 15 to 17 can use this program, per parent or guardian request.
- Children traveling as unaccompanied minors receive barcoded wristbands that track their journey
- Parents or guardians can escort unaccompanied minors to the gate area through security
- Children have access to Delta Sky Zone at some airports, a kids-only lounge with video games, snacks and a secure area to hang out between flights