Allegiant Air vs Delta Air Lines

Side-by-side comparison of Allegiant Air and Delta Air Lines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.

Allegiant AirDelta Air Lines
Country United StatesUnited States
Founded 19971925
Type Low-cost carrierFull-service airline
Alliance -SkyTeam
Main hubs Los Angeles International Airport, Bellingham International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Aircraft types 210
Cabin bag size -56 × 35 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Checked bag (Economy) not included1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb)
First checked bag fee -from 45 USD
Extra bag fee -from 55 USD
Online check-in opens 24 h24 h
Online check-in closes -45 min
Airport check-in fee freefree
Customer service phone +1 702 851 73 00800-221-1212

Key differences

  • Allegiant Air is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Delta Air Lines bundles more into the ticket.
  • 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.