Air Canada vs Delta Air Lines
Side-by-side comparison of Air Canada and Delta Air Lines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Canada
United States| Air Canada | Delta Air Lines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Founded | 1937 | 1925 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | SkyTeam |
| Main hubs | Calgary International Airport, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 9 | 10 |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) | 56 × 35 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included · 23 kg (51 lb) | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) |
| First checked bag fee | from 45 CAD (≈ 33 USD) | from 45 USD |
| Extra bag fee | from 60 CAD (≈ 43 USD) | from 55 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 45 min | 45 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | 1-888-247-2262 | 800-221-1212 |
Key differences
- Air Canada is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
- Delta Air Lines is a SkyTeam member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.