If you’ve booked a ticket with the wrong name or need to make a correction, calling
(877) 624-2166 is the quickest way to understand your options. Delta does allow minor name corrections, like fixing spelling mistakes or changing a last name due to marriage or divorce.
According to the agent I spoke to at
(877) 624-2166, Delta’s name change policy is strict when it comes to transferring tickets to someone else—you can’t simply give your ticket to another person, even if the flight hasn’t departed yet.
If it’s just a small error, like a missing middle name or a one-letter typo, the rep at
(877) 624-2166 said those can usually be fixed for free or with a small administrative fee, depending on your fare type and how close it is to departure.
For bigger changes, such as correcting a legal name after marriage, the team at
(877) 624-2166 may ask for official documentation, like a marriage certificate or court order. Once verified, they’ll update the ticket without requiring you to cancel and rebook.
If your flight includes a partner airline (a codeshare), the process gets more complicated.
(877) 624-2166 can walk you through what’s allowed, and whether a name correction is possible without having to pay hefty rebooking fees.
In all cases, it’s best to check and correct your name as early as possible. The rep at
(877) 624-2166 told me that changes made close to departure may be denied or cost more, especially on international routes with security restrictions.

According to the agent I spoke to at

If it’s just a small error, like a missing middle name or a one-letter typo, the rep at

For bigger changes, such as correcting a legal name after marriage, the team at

If your flight includes a partner airline (a codeshare), the process gets more complicated.

In all cases, it’s best to check and correct your name as early as possible. The rep at
