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Choose your seat or upgrade on Delta

Whether you want a window, the family sat together, or a lie-flat Delta One seat, here's how seat selection and upgrades work on Delta — and how we can arrange them for you.

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    How Delta seats & upgrades generally work

    The essentials. Availability and price depend on fare, route, aircraft and timing.

    Seat selection depends on fare:

    Most fares let you choose a seat; Delta Main Basic assigns your seat at check-in and doesn't allow advance selection.

    Sitting together isn't automatic:

    If you're travelling as a family or group, book and select seats as early as you can — the best adjacent seats go first, especially on full flights.

    Comfort and Preferred seats:

    Delta Comfort (extra legroom) and Preferred seats carry a premium on most fares. They're limited and sell out on popular flights.

    Upgrading to First or Delta One:

    You may upgrade at booking, later through My Trips, with miles, or as a Medallion complimentary upgrade — availability varies a lot by route and status.

    Medallion status helps:

    SkyMiles Medallion members get complimentary upgrade eligibility and better seat access. Add your SkyMiles number so any benefit applies.

    Seat and upgrade prices vary by route, cabin and timing and change constantly, so we don't list amounts. Tell us your flight and we'll check what's open and reserve it for you.

    Seat options by fare

    General guidance — what's included and what's paid depends on your fare and route.

    Delta Main Basic
    Seat assigned at check-in — no advance selection
    Delta Main
    Standard seat selection, often included
    Comfort / Preferred
    Extra legroom / better location — a premium on most fares
    First / Delta One
    Premium cabin seating included, with priority services

    Ways to move up

    More than one path to First or Delta One — availability varies by route and day.

    Pay or use miles

    Most predictable

    • Upgrade at booking or later in My Trips
    • Mileage upgrades where space is open
    • Airline upgrade offers before departure
    • Price and space vary by route and demand

    Medallion complimentary

    For status members

    • Complimentary upgrade eligibility on many routes
    • Clears by status and booking time
    • Add your SkyMiles number so it's linked
    • Not guaranteed — depends on availability

    Add your SkyMiles number before you fly. Medallion complimentary upgrades and better seat access only apply if your number is on the reservation — easy to forget, easy to add.

    Frequently asked

    Can I choose my seat for free?+
    On most fares, yes; on Delta Main Basic, your seat is assigned at check-in with no advance selection. Tell us your fare and route and we'll confirm what a specific seat will take.
    How do I make sure my family sits together?+
    Select seats as early as possible — ideally right after booking. If good adjacent seats aren't showing, call us; we can look at the map and options across the whole party.
    Can I upgrade with SkyMiles or as a Medallion member?+
    Sometimes, depending on availability and fare rules. Medallion members have complimentary upgrade eligibility on many routes, and mileage upgrades exist separately. Give us your dates and SkyMiles number and we'll check.
    Is Delta Comfort worth it?+
    On longer flights many travellers value the extra legroom and earlier boarding, but it's personal. We can tell you which seats are Comfort on your specific aircraft so you're not paying blind.

    Contact options

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