Surfboard policy · DL
Flying with a surfboard on Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines takes surfboards with no board fee.
The fine print
Up to two (2) boards per bag. Must be packed in an appropriate protective container. Limit published as linear (L+W+H) only, so pure-length max_length_cm left null. Surfboards over 72 inches in length are not allowed on Delta Connection carrier flights; acceptance and charges may vary on Delta Connection due to space limitations. No hard weight cap stated on the surfboard section of the page (excess weight fee applies over 50 lbs).
Which board bags clear 115 linear inches
51 of the 128 bags we have measured come in at or under 115 linear inches (length + width + height, exterior). The rest are over the line on paper, which means the gate agent's tape measure decides. Check your exact bag against every airline at once.
Fair questions
Does Delta Air Lines charge for surfboards?
No board-specific fee. Counts as regular checked baggage; standard first/second/third checked bag fee per fare rules applies. Surfboards weighing over 50 lbs are charged the applicable excess weight fee
What is Delta Air Lines's surfboard size limit?
115 linear inches (length + width + height). Item not accepted over 115 linear in. Boards over 72 in length are not allowed on Delta Connection flights.
Does a board bag count as a checked bag on Delta Air Lines?
Yes. The board bag takes one of your checked-bag allowances, so standard checked bag pricing applies.
Airline policies change without notice, and the operating carrier's policy is the one that counts, not the airline that sold the ticket. Confirm on the airline's baggage page before you fly. Fees across all 59 carriers: which airlines charge for a board. Size math: every bag against every limit.
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