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Delta Airlines Phone Number: Live Human Help

Thomas Maxon, CEO & Co-founder of Claimyr | last updated: 10/21/2023

Have you been dialing the Delta Airlines phone line 800-221-1212 to reach a human? This guide covers how to call and reach a live human at the Delta Airlines. Also, we provide you with a guaranteed way to speak with an agent within a few hours.

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How to call the Delta Airlines phone number and speak with a human using a shortcut

Use the widget below to find out the best times, how to call, and a guaranteed method to reach a live Delta Airlines customer service agent. If it's too hard to call the Delta Airlines phone number below, you can place a Delta Airlines call here to guarantee you reach a human.

For those who may also need assistance with flights from American Airlines, you can find detailed instructions and shortcuts to speak with a human by visiting the American Airlines Phone Number page.

How can I speak to a live person at the Delta Airlines?

There are two methods to reach a live person:

  • 1.) by calling manually over and over again, get on a long hold, and then hope the call doesn't drop -- and I'll show you how to do that,
  • 2.) use a calling tool that dials for you, stays on hold, and forwards a call to your phone number when an agent is on the line. (RECOMMENDED)

If you're also looking to contact another major airline, our comprehensive guide on the United Airlines Phone Number can help you connect with a live representative efficiently.

Option 1 (SLOW): call manually - time to a human rep = 2+ hours.

Below is the best way to manually dial through their menu faster:

  • Step 1: Dial 8002211212
  • Step 2: Wait for 6 seconds
  • Step 3: Press #
  • Step 4: Wait for 4 seconds
  • Step 5: Press #
  • Step 6: Wait for 4 seconds
  • Step 7: Press #
  • Step 8: Wait for 4 seconds
  • Step 9: Press #
  • Step 10: Wait for 4 seconds
  • Step 11: Press #
  • Step 12: Wait for 4 seconds
  • Step 13: Press #
  • Step 14: Wait for 10 seconds
  • Step 15: Press 2
  • Step 16: Wait for 4 seconds

For alternative contact information and a more direct approach, you can visit our comprehensive guide on the Southwest Airlines Phone Number page.

Option 2 (FAST): use a call app - time to a human rep = 5-40 min.

By far the fastest option is to use software. Robots are simply better at this task than humans ever can be.

  • Step 1: head to Claimyr
  • Step 2: select/search for "Delta Airlines"
  • Step 3: pay for Claimyr to call for you (yes it's a paid version, but it honestly works very well. You can research Claimyr before buying to be sure)
  • Step 4: kick back, relax, and wait for your phone to ring with a Delta Airlines agent on the line!

For those who frequently travel with different carriers and need a similar service for JetBlue, be sure to check out the JetBlue Airlines Phone Number page on Claimyr for quick assistance with your booking needs.

The Delta Airlines's hours of operation

The Delta Airlines is open Monday through Friday from 0:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PST)

For comparison, you might be interested in the hours of operation for other airlines like Alaska Airlines; you can find the Alaska Airlines Phone Number for inquiries about their service hours and more.

What is the best time to call the Delta Airlines?

Do not call during these times (unless you are using Claimyr, which then you can order a callback 24/7 Monday - Sunday):

  • 👎 Monday mornings
  • 👎 After 5 pm on any day
  • 👎 Friday afternoons (as you'll likely not solve your issue until the following week)

But again, if you are using Claimyr's automated callback tool, then you will be able to place a call literally anytime during the day and get a callback soon after.

The best time to call the Delta Airlines is Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. ⚠️WARNING⚠️: please beware that you often need to dedicate an entire day to dialing over and over just to get on hold. Also, the Delta Airlines is notorious for dropping calls even when you finally do get on hold! So if you decide to start calling mid-week, due to excessive call volume, you may not be able to reach an agent until the following week or longer.

If you don't consider calling the Delta Airlines a full-time profession, consider using a calling tool such as Claimyr to guarantee a callback with an agent on the line with zero hold time.