Last updated: September 15, 2026 · Airline child-travel rules change — confirm with Delta for your route, or call us and we’ll set it up.
Quick answer
Delta's Unaccompanied Minor program is mandatory for ages 5–14 and optional for 15–17. The fee is $150 each way domestic ($150–$200 international), on top of airfare, and covers up to 4 children. It can't be booked online — you must call Delta Reservations.
Delta UM program at a glance
| Detail | Delta Unaccompanied Minor Program |
|---|---|
| Ages 5–14 | Mandatory |
| Ages 15–17 | Optional (may fly alone, or add the service) |
| Fee (domestic) | $150 each way |
| Fee (international) | $150–$200 each way |
| Covers | Up to 4 children travelling together |
| Routing | Delta-hub connections only; not the last flight of the day |
Ages & fee
Ages 5–14: mandatory. Ages 15–17: optional. You pay the child's fare plus a $150 per-direction fee ($150–$200 international); one fee covers up to 4 children travelling together.
How the escort works
A Delta employee escorts the child from check-in, through the flight and any connections, and hands them to the authorized guardian at arrival.
Booking & routing rules
You can't book a UM online — call Delta Reservations. Connections are at Delta hubs only, and a UM can't travel on the last connecting flight of the day (except single-flight markets). Need help arranging it? Call us.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Delta's unaccompanied minor service required?
Mandatory for children ages 5–14. Ages 15–17 may travel alone without it, but parents can request it voluntarily.
How much is Delta's unaccompanied minor fee?
$150 each way domestic and $150–$200 each way internationally, on top of the child's airfare. One fee covers up to 4 children.
Can I book a Delta unaccompanied minor online?
No — you must book through Delta Reservations so travel is permitted and correctly documented.
How does Delta's unaccompanied minor service work?
A Delta employee escorts the child from check-in through the flight and any connections, handing them to the authorized guardian at the destination.
Are there routing limits for Delta unaccompanied minors?
Yes — connections at Delta hubs only, and not the last connecting flight of the day, except in single-flight markets.
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Sending a child on Delta alone?
Delta won’t let you book unaccompanied minors online, and the routing rules (no last flight of the day, hub connections only) catch parents out. Call us — we’ll book it correctly and document everything.
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