Air Cargo Cut-off Times

Delta Cargo Cargo Cut-off Times

Delta Cargo (DL, AWB prefix 006) reference cut-off times for general cargo, perishables, pharma, dangerous goods, and live animals.

Airline
Delta Cargo
IATA code
DL
AWB prefix
006
Region
North America

Reference cut-off times for Delta Cargo. General cargo documents are due 4 hours before ETD and cargo 2 hours before ETD. Actual cut-offs vary by station and flight, so confirm them on your booking.

Cut-off times by cargo type

  • General cargo: documents 4 hours before ETD, cargo 2 hours before ETD.
  • Perishables: documents 6 hours before ETD, cargo 3 hours before ETD.
  • Pharmaceuticals: documents 6 hours before ETD, cargo 3 hours before ETD.
  • Dangerous goods: documents 8 hours before ETD, cargo 4 hours before ETD.

Notes

  • DASH Critical for emergency
  • Atlanta mega hub

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Delta Cargo general cargo cut-off?

Documents: 4 hours before ETD. Cargo: 2 hours before ETD. Confirm for your station and flight.

What AWB prefix does Delta Cargo use?

AWB prefix 006.