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Delta unaccompanied minor policy: ages, fee and rules

Find Delta's unaccompanied minor rules for kids flying alone. Our guide covers the mandatory service for ages 5-14, the $150 fee, and teen travel options.

Compiled by the My Tots Travel editors from official sources · Last checked Oct 21, 2026

Delta requires its Unaccompanied Minor program for children ages 5 through 14 who are traveling by themselves. A notable detail is that the $150 each-way fee can cover up to four children traveling together, like siblings. Children 4 years old and younger are not permitted to fly alone.

Delta unaccompanied minor service at a glance
Topic What Delta says
Youngest age to fly alone Children 4 years old and younger are not permitted to travel alone; they must be accompanied by a passenger who is at least 18 years old.Source
Service required for The Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) program is mandatory for children aged 5-14 traveling without an adult.Source
Service fee The Unaccompanied Minor Program fee is $150 USD/CAD/EUR each way. This fee covers up to 4 children, such as siblings, traveling together.Source
Flights allowed Unaccompanied Minors are only allowed to connect to other flights operated by Delta, Delta Connection, Air France, and KLM.Source
Older kids and teens If parents decline the Unaccompanied Minor service for a 15 to 17-year-old, the teen will be expected to handle boarding, deplaning, and transfers to connecting gates on their own.Source

Kids flying alone

Delta’s program is mandatory for children ages 5 to 14. You will pay a service fee of $150 USD/CAD/EUR for each one-way trip. If you have multiple children flying together, this single fee covers up to four of them. For teens ages 15 to 17, you can decline the service, but be aware that they will then be expected to manage their own boarding and find connecting gates without airline supervision.

“4 YEARS & YOUNGER May not travel alone (must be accompanied by a passenger at least 18 years old)”

Official wording, delta.com, checked Oct 21, 2026

“Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) service is mandatory for ages 5-14.”

Official wording, pro.delta.com, checked Oct 21, 2026

“The Unaccompanied Minor Program requires a fee of $150 USD/CAD/EUR each way… The fee covers up to 4 children if multiple children, such as siblings, are traveling together”

Official wording, delta.com, checked Oct 21, 2026

“Unaccompanied Minors can only connect to other Delta, Delta Connection, Air France, and KLM flights.”

Official wording, delta.com, checked Oct 21, 2026

“If you prefer that your 15 to 17-year-old travel without supervision, please advise the agent at the time of the reservation and it will be noted. Your child will be expected to handle boarding and deplaning as well as transfers to connecting gates on their own.”

Official wording, delta.com, checked Oct 21, 2026

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