Earning With Airline Partners

Core global airline partners.

AeroMexico-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below 1 , multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion). 2

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

Other: Flights operated/marketed by AeroMexico Connect are also eligible to earn miles.

(1) Effective 5/28/2021 for tickets issued on Delta ticket stock (ticket numbers beginning with “006”), will earn miles as if they were Delta-operated flights. Medallion mileage accrual bonuses will apply and MQM bonuses will apply (AeroMexico’s J-Class 100%, C/D/I/W/Y-Classes 50% of applicable MQM’s).

(2) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.

(3) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 500 MQMs per segment.

(4) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

(5) Medallion Mileage Bonus is based on Base Miles earned: Diamond - 120%; Platinum - 80%; Gold - 60%; Silver - 40%

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight.

Air France-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion). 1

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel. Other Exclusions:

Segments booked as Air France (AF) and operated by the following are not eligible to earn miles:

TGVAIR provided by the French Rail Company SNCF
Boat and Ferry Service with the Fare Basis YBOAT
Bus Service

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline. (2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 500 MQMs per segment. (3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. (4) Medallion Mileage Bonus is based on Base Miles earned: Diamond - 120%; Platinum - 80%; Gold - 60%; Silver - 40%

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight. If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight.

China Eastern-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion). 1

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

Eligible Flights: Mileage earn valid on flights marketed by China Eastern or Shanghai Airlines, operated by China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines or other SkyTeam Partner.

KLM-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion) 1 .

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

Other Exclusions: Mileage earn only applies to KLM-marketed flights operated by KLM, KLM Cityhopper, and KLM coded SkyTeam partners. KLM-marketed flights operated by Jet Airways are not eligible to earn miles. Mileage earn is not eligible for the following KL-marketed flight ranges: KL100-199 and KL211-399

Korean Air-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion) 1 .

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel. Other Exclusions: Mileage earn is not eligible for KE flights 9000-9999

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight.

LATAM-marketed flights (including all LATAM subsidiaries-marketed flights) in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion). 1

Other: Mileage earn is only eligible for flights operated by LATAM, Delta, Delta Shuttle® or Delta Connection®.

(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 500 MQMs per segment.

(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

(4) Medallion Mileage Bonus is based on Base Miles earned: Diamond - 120%; Platinum - 80%; Gold - 60%; Silver - 40%

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight.

Virgin Atlantic-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion) 1 .

*Members will always earn miles, MQMs and MQDs based on the fare class letter indicated (for example: V, Y, B, etc,) when they are booking the ticket, regardless of the name of the class of service (for example: Economy Delight, Economy Classic, or Economy Light) displayed.

Other Exclusions: Mileage earn is only eligible for flights operated by Virgin Atlantic, Delta, Delta Shuttle ® or Delta Connection ®

(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 500 MQMs per segment.

Global Airline Partners

SkyMiles Members can earn miles and earn towards Medallion Status on Delta marketed flights, operated by Air Baltic.

Members will earn miles like they normally do on Delta-marketed, Delta-operated flights.(1)

SkyMiles Members traveling on Delta-marketed flights operated by Air Baltic are eligible to earn miles and earn towards Medallion Status (2) (3). Travel must be booked through delta.com or any Delta authorized sales channel. Customer should include their SkyMiles account number onto Delta’s reservation record locator during booking. If a SkyMiles account number was not added to the reservation prior to travel, customer may, within 9 months of completion of the flight, request a retroactive credit. If a SkyMiles Number is added to the reservation prior to travel, the miles will be credited automatically with no action needed from the SkyMiles Member. Mileage will be credited only for travel flown by the SkyMiles Member on scheduled service flights. Mileage is credited to the SkyMiles account of the traveler, regardless of who pays for the ticket. Mileage from one account cannot be pooled or combined with the mileage of another individual’s account. Each Member must earn his/her own mileage credit.

(1) For Air Baltic-operated and Delta-marketed flights, SkyMiles Members will earn miles based on ticket price, at the rate of 5 miles per U.S. Dollar (USD) spent, including base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but excluding government-imposed taxes and fees. Silver Medallion Members earn two additional miles per dollar (for a total of seven), Gold Medallion Members earn an additional three miles per dollar (for a total of eight), Platinum Medallion Members earn four additional miles per dollar (for a total of nine), and Diamond Medallion Members earn six additional miles per dollar (for a total of eleven). Medallion mileage bonus per USD spent based on earned Medallion status at the time of travel. Air Baltic-marketed flights are not eligible to earn miles and earn towards Medallion Status.

(2) SkyMiles Members are eligible to earn Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs), Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs) and Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) based on Delta-ticketed flight rules. MQMs are earned through flight activity are calculated based on distance flown and fare class purchased on Delta, Delta Connection®, Delta Shuttle®, and select airline partners. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 500 MQMs per segment. “Distance flown” means the calculated distance between the origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight. Members can only earn MQMs for qualifying travel through December 31, 2023.

(3) MQSs are earned through flight activity on Delta, Delta Connection, Delta Shuttle, and select airline partners. All paid fare classes eligible to earn MQMs count toward MQSs. MQDs are the sum total of the SkyMiles Member’s spend on Delta-marketed flights (flight numbers that include the “DL” airline code), inclusive of the base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but exclusive of government-imposed taxes and fees. Members can only earn MQSs for qualifying travel until December 31, 2023.

The following tickets are not eligible for mileage accrual on Air Baltic flights: Bulk, consolidator vacation or tour package fare products, Award Tickets or Pay with Miles tickets. Delta Air Lines is the final authority on the interpretation of these rules.

All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption, and travel benefits. The rules are subject to change anytime without notice. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules.

For Matmid Club Members to earn miles, please add your Member Number under My Trips once you've book your trip or by calling Delta Reservations. Plus, look forward to elite benefits coming for both SkyMiles and Matmid Members beginning January 15, 2024.

EL AL-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown (1) as determined by the fare class paid.

(2) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown (1) as determined by the fare class paid.

(3) Medallion Mileage Bonus is based on Base Miles earned: Diamond - 120%; Platinum - 80%; Gold - 60%; Silver - 40% (1) For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

Aerolíneas Argentina-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion) 1 .

(1) Partner-marketed flights earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline. (2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment. (3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

Air Europa-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion) 1 .

SkyMiles Members can earn miles and earn towards Medallion Status on select Cape Air flights arriving to/departing from Boston Logan International (BOS), San Juan, PR (SJU), St. Thomas, USVI (STT), St. Croix, USVI (STX) and Billings, MT (BIL) that are purchased in Delta channels (operated and marketed by Cape Air and ticketed by Delta).

Members will earn miles like they normally do on Delta-marketed flights . 1

Members earn Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) towards Medallion Status on eligible Cape Air flights like they normally do on Delta-marketed flights 2

Be sure to add your SkyMiles Number to your reservation prior to travel so that your miles are credited automatically after you travel.

SkyMiles Members traveling on select flights operated by Cape Air are eligible to earn miles and earn towards Medallion Status. Travel must be booked through delta.com or any Delta authorized sales channel. The qualifying electronic ticket for Cape Air eligible flight must be issued on Delta (006) ticket stock only. Customer should include their SkyMiles account number onto Delta’s reservation record locator during booking. If a SkyMiles account number was not added to the reservation prior to travel, customer may, within 9 months of completion of the flight, request a retroactive credit . If a SkyMiles Number is added to the reservation prior to travel, the miles will be credited automatically with no action needed from the SkyMiles Member. Mileage will be credited only for travel flown by the SkyMiles Member on scheduled service flights. Mileage is credited to the SkyMiles account of the traveler, regardless of who pays for the ticket. Mileage from one account cannot be pooled or combined with the mileage of another individual’s account. Each Member must earn his/her own mileage credit.

(1) For Cape Air-marketed (flight numbers that include the “9K” airline code) and Delta-ticketed (featuring a ticket number beginning with “006”) flights, SkyMiles Members will earn miles based on ticket price, at the rate of 5 miles per U.S. Dollar (USD) spent, including base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but excluding government-imposed taxes and fees. Silver Medallion Members earn two additional miles per dollar (for a total of seven), Gold Medallion Members earn an additional three miles per dollar (for a total of eight), Platinum Medallion Members earn four additional miles per dollar (for a total of nine), and Diamond Medallion Members earn six additional miles per dollar (for a total of eleven). Medallion mileage bonus per USD spent based on earned Medallion status at the time of travel.

(2) SkyMiles Members are eligible to earn Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) based on Delta-ticketed flight rules. MQDs are the sum total of the SkyMiles Member’s spend on Delta-marketed flights (flight numbers that include the “DL” airline code), inclusive of the base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but exclusive of government-imposed taxes and fees

The following tickets are not eligible for mileage accrual on Cape Air flights: Bulk, consolidator vacation or tour package fare products, Award Tickets or Pay with Miles tickets. Delta Air Lines is the final authority on the interpretation of these rules.

China Airlines-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion) 1 .

Eligible Flights: Mandarin Airlines (AE) Flights eligible for SkyMiles accrual: AE 211-212, 217-218, 269-270, 951-954, 957-958, 967-968, 975-978, 987-996 Tickets flown prior to April 26, 2017, AE Flights eligible for SkyMiles accrual: AE 265-266, 271-272, 971-972 Tickets flown prior to April 26, 2017, AE Flights not eligible for SkyMiles accrual: AE 217-218

Note: Beginning on flights on or after January 1, 2020, SkyMiles Members will no longer earn miles on China Southern (CZ) flights that are marketed or operated by SkyTeam partner airlines . SkyMiles Members flying with China Southern will continue earning miles only on the following flights:

China Southern-marketed/China Southern-operated
Delta-marketed/China Southern-operated
China Southern-marketed/Delta-operated

China Southern-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion) 1 .

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown * as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to Delta Air Lines or China Southern flights that are marketed or operated by China Southern or Delta Air Lines. (2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment. (3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

Czech Airlines-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion) 1 .

Garuda-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion) 1 .

Important: When booking directly with Hawaiian Airlines, SkyMiles Members cannot add their SkyMiles number to their booking. Members can call Hawaiian Airlines (1-877-426-4537) to add their SkyMiles number, or can give to the agent during check-in.

Hawaiian Airlines-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Eligible Flights: Flights within the State of Hawaii only.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to Delta partner flights that are marketed and operated by that partner or Delta. (2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment. (3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

In cases where these changes result in a loss of redeemable miles for tickets booked prior to 10/26/17 and flown after 1/1/18, customers may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form after all travel on a given ticket is completed.

Beginning with travel on January 1, 2024, SkyMiles Members can earn miles and earn towards Medallion Status on ITA Airways-marketed, ITA Airways operated flights based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance*.

Members will earn miles like they normally do on Delta-marketed flights.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

(2) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

(3) Medallion Mileage Bonus is based on Base Miles earned: Diamond - 120%; Platinum - 80%; Gold - 60%; Silver - 40%.

1) Delta-marketed, ITA Airways operated flights will be denoted by the DL*/AZ airline code. Please note, earn is temporarily unavailable on ITA Airways-marketed, ITA Airways-operated flights denoted by AZ*/AZ airline code. Additionally, SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus benefits will be temporarily unavailable on ITA Airways-operated flights.

2) For Delta-marketed, ITA Airways operated flights (flight numbers that include the “DL*/AZ” airline code), SkyMiles Members will earn miles based on ticket price, at the rate of 5 miles per U.S. Dollar (USD) spent, including base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but excluding government-imposed taxes and fees. Silver Medallion Members earn two additional miles per dollar (for a total of seven), Gold Medallion Members earn an additional three miles per dollar (for a total of eight), Platinum Medallion Members earn four additional miles per dollar (for a total of nine), and Diamond Medallion Members earn six additional miles per dollar (for a total of eleven). Medallion mileage bonus per USD spent is based on earned Medallion status at the time of travel.

Kenya Airways-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion) 1 .

Middle East Airlines-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion) 1 .

Other Exclusions: Mileage earn is not eligible for the following ME-marketed flight ranges: ME7001-8999 and ME9001-9003

Saudia Airlines-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion) 1 .

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. Please note that retro-credit requests for travel on Saudia flights is temporarily unavailable until February 1, 2022.

TAROM-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion) 1 .

Vietnam Airlines-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion) 1 .

†Applies to VN fare-classes I, U & E revenue tickets only. Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel. Other Exclusions: Mileage earn is not eligible for the following VN-marketed flight ranges: VN8050-8063 VN8070-8072 VN8430-8433 VN8440-8443 (1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline. (2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment. (3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. *For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight. If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight.

WestJet-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion).

Class exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment.

In cases where customers booked a flight before September 15, 2018 for travel on or after September 20, 2018, they will automatically earn miles, MQMs, MQSs and MQDs according to the earning rules when they booked the ticket.

Xiamen Airlines-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion) 1 .

Beginning with travel on April 15, 2021, SkyMiles Members can earn miles and earn toward Medallion Status on flights within the state of Alaska that are ticketed by Delta (the ticket number begins with ‘006’) and operated by a carrier without its own frequent flyer program.

Members will earn miles and earn toward Status just like they normally do on Delta-ticketed flights.

Offer Terms & Conditions

Mileage accrual for SkyMiles members traveling on/after 04/15/2021 on any intra-state Alaska flight operated only by a carrier that does not offer its own Frequent Flyer Program. Travel must be booked through delta.com or any Delta authorized sales channel. The qualifying electronic ticket for intra-Alaska eligible flight must be issued on Delta (006) ticket stock only. Customer should include their SkyMiles account number onto Delta’s reservation record locator during booking. If a SkyMiles account number was not added to the reservation prior to travel, customer may, within 9 months of completion of the flight, request a retroactive credit . If a SkyMiles Number is added to the reservation prior to travel, the miles will be credited automatically with no action needed from the SkyMiles Member.

Mileage will be credited only for travel flown by the SkyMiles Member on scheduled service flights. Mileage is credited to the SkyMiles account of the traveler, regardless of who pays for the ticket. Mileage from one account cannot be pooled or combined with the mileage of another individual’s account. Each Member must earn his/her own mileage credit. All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption, and travel benefits. The rules are subject to change anytime without notice. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules .

The following tickets are not eligible for mileage accrual on intra-Alaska flights with other airlines: Bulk, consolidator vacation or tour package fare products, Award Tickets or Pay with Miles tickets. Delta Air Lines is the final authority on the interpretation of these rules. All rights as they apply to the execution and administration of this promotion belong solely to Delta Air Lines. This campaign is administered independently by Delta Air Lines and not in partnership with any carrier flying domestic intra-Alaska routes.

The marketing carrier is determined by the two letter airline code in the flight number. For example, DL2368 is marketed by Delta and VS18 is marketed by Virgin Atlantic.

Delta-ticketed flights feature ticket numbers that begin with “006”. Any flight purchased through delta.com is ticketed by Delta. Other airlines have their own unique ticket numbers. For example, Virgin Atlantic-ticket flights feature ticket numbers that begin with “932.”
The operating carrier for a flight indicates which airline flies the plane. For example, a Virgin Atlantic-operated flight means the flight will be on Virgin Atlantic aircraft.

Travel to or from Cuba on flights operated by partner airlines is not eligible to earn miles.

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What to Know About the Delta SkyMiles Program — Including How to Earn Status and Redeem Miles

Here’s everything you need to know about Delta's loyalty program.

How to Sign Up

How to Earn Miles

Delta medallion status tiers, redeeming miles, mileage valuation, how to get the most out of your skymiles.

Courtesy of Delta

Delta Air Lines offers a frequent flier program called SkyMiles that's designed to reward loyal passengers with various benefits and privileges to enhance the travel experience.

Members of the SkyMiles program can earn miles through various activities, including booking flights with Delta and its partner airlines, as well as using co-branded credit cards. These miles, which never expire, can be redeemed for a variety of rewards, such as free flights, seat upgrades, and access to exclusive airport lounges.

The program also offers elite status tiers, including Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Medallion, each providing additional perks like priority boarding, complimentary upgrades, and waived baggage fees.

Delta frequently offers promotions and bonuses to help members accumulate miles faster, making it easier for travelers to enjoy the program's benefits. Whether you're a frequent flier or an occasional traveler, here’s everything you need to know about the Delta SkyMiles program.

Related: 9 Best Frequent Flier Programs

How to Sign Up

Signing up for Delta SkyMiles is a straightforward process that can be completed online through Delta's website. Visit the SkyMiles enrollment page and enter the requested personal information, including your name, contact details, and a valid email address.

Once the basic information is submitted, you’ll create a secure login and password for your SkyMiles account. Choose a strong password — your miles are essentially a form of currency, so you'll want to protect them. Additionally, you can opt-in to receive email updates and promotional offers from Delta.

After completing the enrollment, you’ll receive a unique SkyMiles number that you can use to earn and redeem miles. With a SkyMiles account activated, you’ll begin accumulating miles on Delta flights and participating partner airlines, so long as you attach that number to your bookings.

One of the primary ways to earn SkyMiles is by flying with Delta or one of its partner airlines, the majority of which are part of the SkyTeam alliance . When you book Delta-operated flights, you earn SkyMiles based on the base price of your ticket. Different elite status tiers earn varying bonus miles per dollar spent.

For example, as a general member, you earn five miles per dollar spent, while a Diamond Medallion member can earn up to 11 miles per dollar spent. These miles are accrued when you fly on Delta, SkyTeam alliance members, or other partner airlines.

Note that earning on SkyTeam alliance or partner airlines works slightly differently — miles are often granted based on a percentage of the distance flown, with a bonus for higher fare classes. For instance, a Silver Medallion member flying a round-trip business-class ticket on Air France from New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport would earn 20,356 redeemable miles — 7,270 miles for the distance flown with the remaining miles a result of both a fare class and elite status bonus.

Related: Everything You Need to Know About Earning and Redeeming Airline Miles

Credit Cards

Delta also offers co-branded credit cards in partnership with American Express. These cards provide numerous benefits, including earning SkyMiles with every purchase. Cardholders can earn bonus miles for spending on Delta flights and receive benefits like lounge access, priority boarding, and free checked bags.

The Delta credit card lineup includes options like the Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum, and Reserve cards, each with its own perks and annual fees. These cards often come with welcome bonuses, adding a significant number of miles to your account upon approval.

Delta made changes to the Skymiles program earlier this year after receiving backlash on some proposed adjustments, including lounge access. "There's overcrowding at Delta Sky Clubs due to the success of their credit card partnerships," Gilbert Ott, director of partnerships at Point.me , tells T+L. "This is being worked on daily, and the new clubs are actually so nice now that they're worth going to."

Other Ways to Earn

Transfer Points: You can transfer American Express Membership Rewards points directly to Delta at a 1:1 ratio, though this is generally not recommended due to differences in point valuations.
Shopping Portals: Delta has an online shopping portal where you can earn SkyMiles for everyday purchases. By shopping through the portal with affiliated merchants, you can accumulate miles. The miles earned vary depending on the merchant and ongoing bonus offers.
Dining Programs: Delta's SkyMiles dining program allows you to earn miles when you dine at participating restaurants. You can earn additional miles by linking your credit card to your SkyMiles account and dining at eligible establishments.
Promotions and Partnerships: Keep an eye out for special promotions and partnerships offered by Delta, which can provide opportunities to earn bonus miles. These can include promotions with hotel chains and car rental companies.
Flying with Partner Airlines: Delta is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, and you can earn and redeem miles when flying with SkyTeam partner airlines. Additionally, Delta has partnerships with non-alliance airlines like Hawaiian Airlines and WestJet, providing more opportunities to earn miles.

Each Delta Medallion status tier offers progressively more benefits and privileges. The airline’s status tiers are subject to annual qualification requirements — historically a certain amount of flying plus a certain dollar spend. Starting in 2024, status will be determined only by dollar spend. Achieving higher tiers brings additional perks, such as complimentary upgrades, priority services, and bonus miles earned per dollar spent.

Delta's loyalty program underwent significant changes in 2023 that were largely poorly received by its elites. Though Delta rolled back some of those changes, additional ones will likely be announced in 2024. So if you’re gunning for status, stay up-to-date via Delta's website on the specific requirements and benefits for each status tier.

Silver Medallion

Requirements (2023):

25,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) or 30 Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs)
$3,000 Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) or $25,000 spent on eligible co-branded credit cards

Requirements (2024):

$5,000 MQDs
Complimentary first-class upgrades on domestic and short-haul international flights (up to 24 hours before departure)
Priority boarding and check-in
One complimentary checked bag
Seven miles earned per dollar spent

Gold Medallion

50,000 MQMs or 60 MQSs
$8,000 MQDs or $25,000 on eligible co-branded credit cards
$10,000 MQDs

Benefits (in addition to Silver Medallion benefits):

Complimentary first-class upgrades on domestic and short-haul international flights (up to three days before departure)
Upgrades to Comfort+ within three days of departure
Waived same-day confirmed changes
Two complimentary checked bags
Eight miles earned per dollar spent

Platinum Medallion

75,000 MQMs or 100 MQSs
$12,000 MQDs or $25,000 on eligible co-branded credit cards
$15,000 MQDs

Benefits (in addition to Gold Medallion benefits):

Complimentary first-class upgrades on domestic and short-haul international flights (up to five days before departure).
Upgrades to Comfort+ at the time of booking
Three complimentary checked bags
Choice Benefit that can be redeemed for special perks, including upgrade certificates
Nine miles earned per dollar spent

Diamond Medallion

125,000 MQMs or 140 MQSs
$20,000 MQDs or $250,000 on eligible co-branded credit cards
$28,000 MQDs

Benefits (in addition to Platinum Medallion benefits):

Three additional Choice Benefit options that can be redeemed for special perks, including upgrade certificates
Complimentary Clear membership
Higher upgrade priority
11 miles earned per dollar spent

You can redeem miles for free flights, though you'll still have to pay taxes and fees. In terms of how many miles you'll need to redeem for a free flight, that varies. Delta no longer publishes award charts, but instead uses dynamic pricing for award tickets. That means the number of miles required for redemption will vary based on factors like the route, date, and cabin class. There is an upside here — passengers have the ability to use points on most days with few blackout dates, points out Ott. “There's almost always a points price, rather than binary yes or no, and upgrades are simple to process using points in the app," he says. "The price may not be ideal, but it's usually there.”

SkyMiles award tickets are fully refundable, allowing you to redeposit the miles and receive a refund of the taxes and fees if your plans change. You can also rebook an award ticket if the mileage price drops, and you’ll receive a refund of the difference in miles. Delta also offers eligible co-branded credit cardholders a 15 percent discount on award tickets for Delta-operated flights.

You can sometimes use SkyMiles to upgrade to a higher cabin class, such as Main Cabin to Comfort+ or even Delta One. These upgrades will be presented to you in the app or on the website. Complimentary upgrades are also available for elite members, with priority based on your Medallion status.

Partner Airline Redemptions

Delta is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, allowing you to redeem SkyMiles for flights on SkyTeam partner airlines, including Air France, KLM, and Korean Air. You can also redeem SkyMiles for flights on non-alliance partner airlines, such as Hawaiian Airlines and WestJet. Partner award ticket pricing is subject to dynamic pricing, and the exact number of miles needed varies based on partner, booking class, and other factors. You'll have to redeem the miles through Delta's website, not the partner airline's website.

Other Ways to Redeem Miles

In addition to flights, you can use SkyMiles for other redemption options, such as:

Hotel stays
Car rentals
Delta Vacations packages
Delta Sky Club access
Delta gift cards

The value of SkyMiles varies depending on the specific redemption. On average, SkyMiles are valued at around 1.2 cents per mile, but this can change due to dynamic pricing. The exact value of your miles depends on the route and cabin class.

Delta frequently runs SkyMiles flash sales, offering discounted award flights to various destinations, which can boost the value of your miles. Some sweet spots include short-haul domestic flights, where you can sometimes book for under 4,000 SkyMiles one-way with the co-branded credit card discount.

Stay informed about promotions.

Watch for Delta's frequent promotions, flash sales, and bonus mile offers. These can provide excellent opportunities to maximize the value of your SkyMiles.

Use co-branded credit cards.

Consider applying for one of Delta's co-branded credit cards, such as the Gold, Platinum, or Reserve cards from American Express. These cards offer benefits like priority boarding, free checked bags, and earning bonus miles on everyday purchases.

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For some Delta Air Lines flights, booking with SkyMiles is the obvious answer. After its switch to dynamic award pricing, Delta SkyMiles awards can be some of the cheapest airline award tickets bookable with miles .

However, not every SkyMiles redemption is a good deal. Sometimes, you can get a better redemption rate when you redeem other miles for Delta flights.

Let's look at when booking Delta flights through a partner mileage program makes sense — and how you can easily generate those points.

» Learn more: What to know about Delta SkyMiles

Book short nonstop Delta flights via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

For short, nonstop Delta flights, you can often save on Delta award flights by booking through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

That's because Virgin Atlantic uses a set distance-based award chart for most Delta-operated flights:

Economy rates start at 7,500 points for flights under 500 miles and increase to a still-reasonable 15,000 points for flights from 2,001 to 3,000 miles. However, Delta first-class awards are prohibitively expensive.

While 500 miles might not sound far, this covers routes like Salt Lake City to Albuquerque — which would otherwise be a nearly 10-hour drive. The 7,500-point rate through Flying Club prices at about half of the price that Delta is charging for the same award.

Longer awards can also make sense, depending on the route. For example, instead of paying 15,000 SkyMiles to fly from Atlanta to Chicago-O'Hare, you could book the same Delta award flights for 8,500 Virgin points.

Even if you don’t typically fly with Virgin Atlantic, you can stock up on Virgin Atlantic points by transferring points at a 1:1 transfer rate from the following transferable point programs:

American Express Membership Rewards .

Capital One Miles (via Virgin Red).

Chase Ultimate Rewards ®.

Citi ThankYou Points .

Bilt Rewards .

If you strike out through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, or you're booking a connecting flight, consider the next option: Flying Blue.

» Learn more: The guide to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Book domestic Delta flights via Flying Blue

Flying Blue is another SkyTeam mileage program that you can use to save on booking domestic Delta award flights. While Flying Blue prices Delta award flights based on the route and date, there are still some gems.

For example, take a nonstop award flight from Atlanta to Salt Lake City on Oct. 18. At the time of writing, Delta is charging 32,500 SkyMiles for economy awards on many flights that day.

However, the same award flights can be booked through Flying Blue for 17,500 miles each way — albeit with slightly higher taxes and fees.

Flying Blue can also be a winner for booking connecting flights to secondary cities. For example, Delta is currently charging 32,500 SkyMiles for a flight from Salt Lake City to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. But you can book award flights on the same route through Flying Blue for 19,500 miles one way.

Another advantage of booking award flights through Flying Blue is how easy it can be to accumulate miles. You can transfer points to Flying Blue from the following programs:

American Express Membership Rewards (1:1 transfer ratio).

Capital One Miles (1:1 transfer ratio).

Chase Ultimate Rewards® (1:1 transfer ratio).

Citi ThankYou Points (1:1 transfer ratio).

Bilt Rewards (1:1 transfer ratio).

Marriott Bonvoy (3:1 transfer ratio with a 5,000-mile bonus for transferring at least 60,000 Bonvoy points).

» Learn more: The complete guide to Air France-KLM Flying Blue

Fly Delta One to mainland Europe via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Another time when using Virgin Atlantic Flying Club to book Delta miles makes sense is for flights to mainland Europe.

For whatever reason, Virgin Atlantic doesn't apply its distance-based award chart to these flights. Instead, awards price at 30,000 points in economy or 50,000 points in Delta One business class.

These rates can lead to some extraordinary savings.

For example, this economy award flight from New York-John F. Kennedy to Berlin in November requires 30,000 Virgin points versus 70,000 Delta SkyMiles. And the savings are even more exceptional in business class: 50,000 Virgin points versus 240,000 Delta SkyMiles.

» Learn more: Your guide to earning Delta Air Lines SkyMiles

Using Aeromexico for certain domestic flights

Lastly, Aeromexico — Delta's SkyTeam partner to the south — may also come in handy when booking certain Delta award flights. That's because Aeromexico seems to have access to more award availability than other SkyTeam partners.

However, award rates are dynamically priced, meaning there can be no rhyme or reason as to when it's better to book through Aeromexico instead of Delta.

While redemption rates might not seem attractive initially, factor in that these redemption rates are in kilometers instead of miles. That's why American Express Membership Rewards transfer to Aeromexico at a rate of 1 Membership Rewards point to 1.6 Premier points.

So, divide the Aeromexico cost by 1.6 if you're considering transferring AmEx points to Delta or Aeromexico.

» Learn more: AmEx transfer partners: what you need to know

If you're looking to save miles on Delta flights

While you won't always save when redeeming other miles for Delta flights, several of Delta's SkyTeam partners can offer award flights for much cheaper than through Delta. So, it's worth spending a few minutes checking partner loyalty programs for more affordable rates.

That's particularly true if you plan to transfer Membership Rewards points to Delta to complete a booking.

All of the alternatives we covered are also transfer partners of Membership Rewards — as well as several other major transferable point programs.

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Delta SkyMiles are often discounted because of their seemingly low value on many redemptions, but there are actually a bunch of great reward options possible!

Here is all the information you need about using SkyMiles with partner airlines, ways to earn miles through credit cards, and the best redemptions currently available to book award travel with the Delta SkyMiles frequent flyer program .

Delta is part of the SkyTeam alliance and is partnered with a few other airlines that are unaffiliated with an alliance. Virgin Atlantic and LATAM are particularly popular for awards through Delta’s partnership with them.

This alliance membership and partnership with other airlines opens up even more opportunities for redemption for you.

You can search for SkyTeam award tickets and can easily redeem SkyMiles on flights with Delta Air Lines and partner carriers. Many airline partners (but not all) are available to search online. For some, you have to call Delta to confirm availability and book.

When you’re searching for availability, simply elect to view the price in miles to see how many SkyMiles it will cost to take the award flight.

Hot Tip: Look through all options because even when sorting by lowest price, cheaper options on partner airlines may be placed below Delta options, if, for instance, the partner flight miles are cheaper but taxes and charges are higher.

Earning Delta SkyMiles With Partner Cards

SkyMiles can be earned by signing up for various credit cards, including co-branded Delta credit cards offered by American Express.

With the following cards, you can earn Delta SkyMiles without needing to transfer your miles to SkyMiles. They also include great welcome bonus offers to help you quickly earn your first Delta award ticket.

Recommended Delta Cards

Delta SkyMiles ® Gold American Express Card

This card provides bonus SkyMiles on all purchases, along with a free checked bag, priority boarding, and discounted award flights.

Frequent Delta flyers will love the Delta SkyMiles ® Gold American Express Card . The card offers great benefits that will help save you money, effectively mimics low-level elite status with Delta SkyMiles, and helps you earn miles even faster, all for a low annual fee. Let’s dive into the benefits to see if the Delta Gold card is a good fit for your needs.

$100 Delta Stays Credit: You can earn up to $100 back annually on eligible prepaid Delta Stays bookings on delta.com .
Receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel after you spend $10,000 in purchases in a year.
Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
Bonus earning on Delta purchases and U.S. supermarket and worldwide restaurant purchases
First checked bag free on Delta flights
20% back as a statement credit on in-flight purchases
Moderate annual fee
Earn rate for Delta flights is relatively low compared to other travel cards
Earn 40,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
Enjoy a $0 introductory Annual Fee for the first year, then $150.
Delta SkyMiles ® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
$200 Delta Flight Credit: After you spend $10,000 in purchases in a year, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel.
Earn 2X Miles on Delta purchases, at U.S. Supermarkets and at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery in the U.S. Earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
You can check your first bag free on Delta flights, saving up to $60 on a round-trip Delta flight per person. For a family of four that’s a potential savings of up to $240 per round-trip flight.
Receive Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.
$100 Delta Stays Credit: Delta SkyMiles ® Gold American Express Card Members can earn up to $100 back annually on eligible prepaid Delta Stays bookings on delta.com.
Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.
Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
With Send & Split ® , you can send money and split your Card purchases with any other Venmo or PayPal user, directly from the Amex App. Enroll today.
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Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card

Frequent Delta travelers will enjoy this card's bonus categories, benefits, and ability to reach higher levels of elite status.

The Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card can be a great option for those seeking additional ways to obtain a higher level of status — or to maintain their current status — with the airline.

A key feature of this card is the ability to earn bonus Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) that are essential for earning Delta status. This could help you get closer to earning a handful of valuable benefits with the airline.

3x SkyMiles per $1 spent on Delta purchases
3x SkyMiles per $1 spent on purchases made directly with hotels
2x SkyMiles per $1 spent at restaurants (including takeout and delivery) and U.S. supermarkets
1x SkyMile per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases
Receive a Companion Certificate on Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights to select destinations each year after renewal of your Card. Taxes and fees will apply.
Receive $2,500 MQDs each year and get closer to Status with MQD Headstart.
Complimentary first checked bag
Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding
$120 Resy Credit: Earn up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases.
$120 Rideshare Credit: Earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers upon enrollment.
Application fee credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck
20% back on inflight purchases
$150 Delta Stays Credit: Earn up to $150 back annually on eligible prepaid Delta Stays bookings on delta.com.
$350 annual fee ( rates & fees )
Does not earn transferable rewards
Earn 50,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
Receive a Companion Certificate on Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Ticket requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
Receive $2,500 Medallion ® Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and get closer to Status with MQD Headstart.
Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
Earn $1 Medallion ® Qualification Dollar for each $20 of purchases made on your Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card in a calendar year and get a boost toward achieving Medallion Status for next Medallion Year.
Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.
Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets and earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
$120 Resy Credit: With the Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card Resy Credit, earn up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card.
$120 Rideshare Credit: You can earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers after you pay with your Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card. Enrollment Required.
Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights.
Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck ® : Receive $100 back for Global Entry or up to $85 back for TSA PreCheck ® after you apply through any Official Enrollment Provider. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members.
$350 Annual Fee.

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Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card

Delta loyalists will love the fast track to Delta elite status, lounge access, baggage benefits, and upgrade priority with the Delta Reserve card.

The Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card is a stellar option for frequent travelers who always fly with Delta thanks to its MQD Headstart towards status boost, lounge access, annual companion certificate, and many other great benefits.

Here is a full look at everything the Delta Reserve card can offer to you to help you decide whether the card deserves a place in your wallet.

3x SkyMiles per $1 on Delta purchases
1x SkyMile per $1 on all other eligible purchases
Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights.
Receive $2,500 MQM each year and get closer to Status with MQD Headstart.
Receive a Companion Certificate on First Class, Delta Comfort+ ® , or Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights to select destinations each year after renewal.
$240 Resy Credit: Earn up to $20 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases upon enrollment.
Application fee credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.
$200 Delta Stays Statement Credit: Earn up to $200 back in the form of a statement credit annually on eligible prepaid Delta Stays bookings on delta.com.
Access to Complimentary Upgrades and Upgrade Priority
Free checked bag
$650 annual fee ( rates & fees )
No bonus categories other than Delta purchases
Earn 60,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
Reserve your piece of history with the new limited edition Boeing 747 Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card design.
Enjoy complimentary access to the Delta Sky Club ® and bring up to two guests or immediate family members at a rate of $50 per person per visit when flying Delta. Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter.
Receive four Delta Sky Club ® One-Time Guest Passes each year when you fly together on Delta. After that, you may bring up to two guests at a per-visit rate of $50 per person, per location.
Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion ® Lounge when you book a Delta flight with your Reserve Card.
Earn $1 Medallion ® Qualification Dollar for each $10 of purchases made on your Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card in a calendar year and get a boost toward achieving elevated Medallion Status for next Medallion Year.
Receive a Companion Certificate on First Class, Delta Comfort+ ® , or Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Ticket requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
$240 Resy Credit: With the Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card Resy Credit, earn up to $20 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card.
$120 Rideshare Credit: You can earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers after you pay with your Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card. Enrollment Required.
Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
With your Card receive upgrade priority over other Medallion Members within the same Medallion level and fare class.
Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members.
Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
$650 Annual Fee.

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The best airport lounge access out of any card (by far) — enjoy access to over 1,400 worldwide lounges, including the luxurious Amex Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, and many more!
5x points per dollar spent on flights purchased directly with the airline or with AmexTravel.com (up to $500,000 per year)
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Annual and monthly statement credits upon enrollment ( airline credit, Uber Cash credit, Saks Fifth Avenue credit, streaming credit, prepaid hotel credit on eligible stays, Walmart+ credit, CLEAR credit, and Equinox credit )
TSA PreCheck or Global Entry credit
Access to American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts
Access to Amex International Airline Program
No foreign transaction fees ( rates and fees )
$695 annual fee ( rates and fees )
Airline credit does not cover airfare (only incidentals like checked bags)
Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards ® Points after you spend $8,000 on purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card ® , Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards ® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year and earn 5X Membership Rewards ® Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel.
$200 Hotel Credit: Get up to $200 back in statement credits each year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts ® or The Hotel Collection bookings with American Express Travel when you pay with your Platinum Card ® . The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.
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With this card, you can earn 4x Membership Rewards points at restaurants and you’ll also earn 4x Membership Rewards points at U.S. supermarkets on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1x.

There isn’t another card on the market that offers a 1-2 punch like this. Of course, there are several other benefits of the Gold Card as well, including extra monthly dining rewards and more.

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The 13 Best Ways To Use Your Delta SkyMiles

Since Delta doesn’t publish an official award chart anymore , it can be tough to determine the lowest price available for a given flight you want to book.

Hot Tip: When you search for award availability, you should select the 5-week flexible award option to improve your chances of finding a low-level award.

From a 5-week search, drill down to specific dates to verify availability since the calendar is not perfect. Some days may not show the cheapest option on the calendar.

Even if you don’t have flexibility, finding the lowest price will at least tell you how much of a premium you’ll be paying to fly on your ideal date and might lead you to investigate booking with other airlines instead.

Delta has imposed much higher prices on most awards booked with 21 days of travel (known as close-in bookings). Delta has also raised the lowest award prices on partners compared to travel on Delta.

For the below redemptions, the SkyMiles amount mentioned is generally accepted as the lowest level mileage price that Delta currently charges. If you randomly search on any given day, you may see significantly higher prices. However, the SkyMiles price for Delta partners will be pretty consistent.

When you search on specific dates, make sure to sort by price from the drop-down menu since that’s not the default sort option.

Delta Airbus A220 Economy Class Seat with Tray Table Down

It is actually possible to find Delta flights as low as 5,000 SkyMiles one-way on select routes like San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA).

Sometimes, these are announced as limited-time flash sales; other times, they pop up when cash ticket prices are cheap.

These low-cost flights can be a great deal, especially last minute when Delta flight prices tend to be higher. However, if you’re searching a month out on this route, you will probably see one-way prices around $89, making the redemption mediocre.

When considering transferring your American Express Membership Rewards points to Delta, there is something else you need to think about: American Express charges a fee to transfer Membership Rewards to any U.S.-based program, including Delta SkyMiles .

The fee is quite small: only 0.06 cents per point up to a maximum of $99. If Delta has award availability on a flight you want, this fee shouldn’t be enough to stop you from transferring your SkyMiles and booking the ticket, but it’s something to be aware of nonetheless.

Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350 Upper Class Seat During the Morning

Many people rave about Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class (its business class) experience, especially on the ground at London-Heathrow. For flights across the Atlantic Ocean, you can really get the full experience of its lie-flat seats and great food.

There are a few different programs that will grant you access to book award travel on Virgin Atlantic. One of the best redemptions available is to use Delta SkyMiles.

Tickets from the U.S. to London are available on both Delta and Virgin Atlantic, but you generally won’t find low-level availability for Delta’s own flights and should look to fly on Virgin Atlantic .

When you do your search on delta.com , look for VS in the corner of the box displaying the flight details. The VS indicates it’s a flight on Virgin Atlantic.

Your lowest fare from any major U.S. city to London one-way in economy class is 35,000 SkyMiles or 120,000 SkyMiles in Upper Class. That’s a round-trip flight in economy for as low as 70,000 SkyMiles , even from the West Coast!

You can connect onward to anywhere else in Europe, provided there’s availability with either Virgin Atlantic or another Delta partner. Virgin Atlantic flies nonstop from Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW), New York (JFK), San Francisco (SFO), and a handful of other U.S. cities.

Get the greatest value out of the Upper Class experience by flying from the West Coast since your flight time will be 10.5 hours instead of 7 from the East Coast. The number of SkyMiles you’ll need to redeem your ticket is generally the same regardless of flight time.

It’s even better to fly Virgin Atlantic back to the U.S. from Europe because you’ll have access to the wonderful Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse during your stay at London Heathrow. You’ll only want to book Europe to the U.S. as part of a round-trip flight starting in the U.S. because Delta sneakily adds a huge cash surcharge for awards originating in Europe.

The new Upper Class product can be found on:

London-Heathrow (LHR) – Atlanta (ATL)
London-Heathrow (LHR) – Los Angeles (LAX)
London-Heathrow (LHR) – New York (JFK)
London-Heathrow (LHR) – Orlando (MCO)

Hot Tip: Consider signing up for Global Entry before making your journey to enjoy quickly passing through customs when you come back to the U.S. You can get the $100 fee reimbursed with numerous cards , including the Amex Platinum card.

Air France business class space is released to Air France Flying Blue members 359 days ahead of time, and the same space is generally released to Delta SkyMiles members 331 days before the departure date. Still, if you have Delta SkyMiles, you can certainly use them on Air France business class flights .

Even if Paris isn’t your final destination, you can connect onward to most other areas of Europe and beyond.

Flights from the U.S. to Europe in economy can be booked for as low as 35,000 SkyMiles one-way, while one-way in business class will cost 120,000 SkyMiles. Just keep in mind that taxes and fees will be around $6 when departing the U.S. and $350 when returning to the U.S. from Europe.

In 2012, Aerolíneas Argentina joined the SkyTeam alliance and GOL joined Delta as a non-alliance partner. There are limited flights directly from the U.S. (only New York (JFK) or Miami (MIA)), but the options within South America are numerous. Since LATAM is one of the only other airlines dominating the region, SkyMiles are very valuable for flights within South America on Aerolíneas Argentinas and GOL.

Patagonia is a very popular destination , especially for those inclined to spend time in the great outdoors. You can fly to El Calafate (FTE) in economy for 35,000 SkyMiles one-way or 100,000 SkyMiles in business class.

This flight has a layover in Buenos Aires (EZE), so if you don’t want to go all the way to Patagonia, you can fly to Buenos Aires for the same number of SkyMiles.

Delta’s partnership with Aeromexico is one of the few that has been relatively unaffected by several recent devaluations in Delta SkyMiles.

You can fly to Mexico or (if you’re really feeling adventurous) do a multi-city tour to Mexico and then to Europe. Mexico City (MEX) has great award availability on flights to London (LHR), Paris (CDG), and Madrid (MAD).

When the option is available, choose to view the 5-week flexible dates calendar in your search. This will help you find the lowest SkyMiles award ticket prices.

You’ll need to book your flight to Mexico, then to Europe, and finally back to the U.S. through Delta’s advanced multi-city search option. Multi-city will only let you search specific dates, and you may end up on a different airline than AeroMexico on your way back from Europe to the U.S. (e.g., Delta, Aeroflot, etc.)

If you were to put together a multi-city itinerary like this, you would pay:

New York (JFK) – Mexico City (MEX) one-way in economy class for 20,000 SkyMiles or in business class for 35,000 SkyMiles
New York (JFK) – Mexico City (MEX) – Madrid (MAD) – New York (JFK) in economy class for 90,000 SkyMiles or in business class for 170,000 SkyMiles

Hot Tip: When putting together a multi-city itinerary with Delta, it makes sense to search both the entire itinerary as a multi-city search and each segment individually. In some cases, the price may be better booking one-way versus the other.

China Airlines A350 Business Class Cabin View

China Airlines is consistently praised for its business class product. China Airlines is generally thought to offer one of the best airline experiences.

When using your Delta SkyMiles, you have the ability to book China Airlines (based in Taipei), China Eastern (based in Shanghai), and Xiamen Airlines (based in Xiamen) one-way in business class for only 120,000 SkyMiles or economy class for only 50,000 SkyMiles.

All of these airlines can be searched on delta.com for award availability. However, results for China Eastern frequently display award availability that isn’t there (it will have an error if you try to purchase), and connecting itineraries often incorrectly price each segment additively rather than as a single one-way.

Calling Delta won’t help with availability, though sometimes the agents can fix incorrect pricing. Using another SkyTeam program like Air France/KLM Flying Blue or Korean Air SKYPASS is a backup to booking these airlines.

With China Airlines and Xiamen Airlines, you usually won’t encounter these pricing and ticketing problems.

If you want to tack on an extra destination to your trip, flying from Japan to Australia or New Zealand with Korean Air in business class is a great way to experience a taste of luxury for fewer SkyMiles .

Overall, you’ll end up with about 13 hours of flight time, plus a layover in Korean Air’s Seoul-Incheon hub with a great lounge to visit. It is possible to work in a longer layover and have time to head out into Seoul for a day of sightseeing as well.

Vietnam Airlines 787-9 business class seat

Vietnam Airlines is part of SkyTeam, which means you have the option to redeem your Delta SkyMiles for flights to and within Vietnam .

If you were already planning on flying to Japan, you can add a side trip to Vietnam from Japan for only 17,500 SkyMiles in economy or 45,000 SkyMiles in business class on Vietnam Airlines.

Availability might not be the easiest to find, but if you can get it, you surely won’t regret using your Delta SkyMiles to get to Guam, one of the most unique Pacific Islands .

You’ll save a boatload of money by redeeming SkyMiles for your flights — economy class redemptions from the U.S. start at 35,000 SkyMiles and business class redemptions start at 80,000 SkyMiles.

There’s a good chance you’ll end up flying Korean Air to Guam, and their business class will ensure that you hit the ground running.

Garuda Indonesia business class flight attendant

Garuda Indonesia’s long-haul footprint is shrinking. Known for its exceptional first class product, this airline also has a business class product worth trying.

For 95,000 SkyMiles plus minimal taxes and fees, you can fly nearly 14 hours on Garuda’s only ultra-long-haul route from Jakarta (CGK) to Amsterdam (AMS).

You’ll pay around $30 in taxes and fees, which will definitely keep your out-of-pocket costs low. With generous business class award availability, you’ll be all set to try one of the world’s most underrated business class products in no time. This specific route is operated by a 777-300ER, and it is one of the only ones that has a 2-class cabin: business and economy.

Garuda Indonesia’s business class seats are arranged in a staggered 1-2-1 configuration, which is similar to that of Asiana Airlines.

Delta has a number of nonstop routes to Europe with Delta One Suites , but to find flights with loads of award availability fit for family travel in one of the hottest business class products on some of the most lucrative airline routes takes quite a bit of work.

If your travel dates are flexible, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to take your entire family to Europe on Delta One Suites for as little as 120,000 SkyMiles per person. Keep in mind that these tickets are generally very difficult to find, but those who work diligently can redeem 120,000 SkyMiles instead of 320,000 SkyMiles per person.

Here are some routes to focus your search on:

Atlanta (ATL) – Paris (CDG)
Detroit (DTW) – Amsterdam (AMS)
Minneapolis (MSP) – London-Heathrow (LHR)

Another amazing use of SkyMiles is to fly to the Maldives in business class on a number of transpacific or transatlantic routes. For upwards of 20 to 24 hours in business class seats, it’s a hugely worthwhile redemption to consider — you just need to be creative about finding routes to the Maldives !

Check out some great example redemptions:

Chicago (ORD) – Rome (FCO) – Malé (MLE) on ITA business class
Los Angeles (LAX) – Paris (CDG) – Malé (MLE) on Air France business class
Miami (MIA) – Moscow (SVO) – Malé (MLE) on Aeroflot business class
New York (JFK) – Milan (MXP) – Malé (MLE) on Delta One and ITA business class
San Francisco (SFO) – Shanghai (PVG) – Malé (MLE) on China Eastern business class
Washington, D.C. (IAD) – Riyadh (RUH) – Malé (MLE) on Saudia business class

Delta frequent flyer partners include SkyTeam and non-alliance partners. SkyTeam partners include:

Non-alliance partners are some other great Delta partner airlines that aren’t a part of other alliances:

China Southern Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Virgin Atlantic

Using Your Delta SkyMiles: The Delta Award Chart

Delta currently has a revenue-based award program , but it still has a somewhat zone-based award program for flight redemptions.

The Delta award chart was removed at the beginning of 2015, so it is sometimes a challenge to determine which destinations are in what zone as well as the prices to various zones.

Though overall Delta still has a zone-based program, some flight options don’t quite fit this mold, which makes it very difficult to make sure you are getting a good deal for your flights.

As a general rule, Delta sticks pretty close to its old award chart for flights on Delta. For partner airline flights, the prices have increased across the board. Some regions such as Southeast Asia have seen big increases on all business class awards.

This article outlines the best ways to redeem your Delta SkyMiles for flights once you’ve earned enough of them . When you use your Delta SkyMiles and compare the pricing offered to the lowest cash price available, you can be confident that your SkyMiles can get you great value.

For further reading, check out our article on how to find Delta SkyMiles deals .

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are delta skymiles.

Delta’s frequent flyer loyalty program is called Delta SkyMiles. The points you earn, redeem, and transfer are SkyMiles.

What credit cards offer Delta Air Lines SkyMiles?

You can earn SkyMiles through Delta-branded American Express cards like the Delta Gold card and Delta Platinum card. You can also transfer points to SkyMiles from American Express Membership Rewards .

What are Delta SkyMiles worth?

The value of SkyMiles depends on what kind of ticket you are redeeming. Check out our travel points and miles valuations for more info.

What are MQM Delta miles?

MQMs are Delta’s Medallion Qualifying Miles , which help people reach elite status membership in Delta’s Medallion program.

As a Medallion member, you will receive special perks and benefits like fee waivers and additional SkyMiles earned on flights.

How many Delta SkyMiles do I need for a free flight?

Within the U.S., you’ll need as few as 5,000 SkyMiles to fly one-way between U.S. cities.

For international flights, you can get to places like the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico for as few as 17,500 SkyMiles one-way.

How do I transfer Delta SkyMiles to a spouse?

Sign in to your Delta SkyMiles account and go here . Choose Add recipient and then you can transfer SkyMiles to up to 4 recipients at once. Fill out the requested info, including the recipient’s SkyMiles account number, name, and email. Select Add to Cart and continue through the prompts. Rates and fees apply.

Who are Delta SkyMiles partners?

Delta frequent flyer partners include SkyTeam and non-alliance partners.

When do Delta SkyMiles post in your account?

SkyMiles earned through credit cards should appear in your account after the billing cycle in which you have earned them. You can dispute missing SkyMiles you feel you should have earned by calling the number on the back of your credit card.

Delta says SkyMiles earned on flights operated by them should post within 24 hours. If earning SkyMiles via flights on partners, your account should show them within 7 days.

After this period, if your SkyMiles are still missing, consider requesting mileage credit. You will only need to enter your SkyMiles account number and your ticket number for your flight.

Are Delta SkyMiles refundable?

Currently, SkyMiles doesn’t have an award cancellation or change fee . In the past, there was a $150 redeposit fee for award tickets as long as they were canceled 72 hours before departure. This fee was waived for Diamond and Platinum Medallion members, but now, award cancellation fees don’t exist.

When do Delta SkyMiles expire?

Delta SkyMiles do not expire. Hooray!

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Hello. This tool calculates how many SkyMiles are earned flying on Delta and its partners. Plan your trips — or mileage runs — to maximize mileage earning, or just see where you'll end up this year with your miles obsession.

Type your route. jfk-atl-sfo-atl-jfk is a round trip from New York JFK to San Francisco with a stop in Atlanta, all on Delta, using the "Default fare" specified above. Enter more trips on separate lines.

Specify carrier and fare bucket by typing something like ke.f between the airport codes; that means that the segment is on Korean Air in the F fare bucket. Omit the carrier code to default to DL, such that y means Y on Delta. So, jfk-k-atl-ke.c-icn means New York JFK to Atlanta on a K fare on Delta, then onward to Seoul Incheon on Korean Air on a C fare.

To see your cost per mile for a trip, type the fare too. For example: lga-mdw-lga $199 . Revenue-based redeemable miles will be estimated for all-Delta trips. If you specify more than one dollar amount on the line, only the first will be used for this calculation, since Delta does not give you miles for government taxes and fees. The sum will be used for the other costs per mile.

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It’s back by popular demand — Delta and American Express unveiled the next iteration of the limited-edition Boeing 747 Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card on the heels of the overwhelming response from Card Members when first launched in 2022 .

The new limited-edition cards are cloud-white in color and made from two Delta Boeing 747 aircraft 1 that were retired after more than 27 years of service and feature each plane’s history, including their first and last flights, tail number and number of miles flown.

The new limited-edition Delta SkyMiles Reserve Cards are cloud-white in color and made from two Delta Boeing 747 aircrafts that were retired after more than 27 years of service and feature each plane’s history, including their first and last flights, tail number and number of miles flown.

The card is available exclusively for new and existing Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business Card Members from April 25 through June 5, 2024, while supplies last. The new design comes after recent enhancements made to the Delta SkyMiles American Express Cards to improve the travel experience and deliver everyday value to Members, both in the air and on the ground.

“At Delta, innovation and experience are at the core of everything we do,” said Prashant Sharma, V.P. of Loyalty at Delta Air Lines. “Each card carries the legacy of countless journeys and embodies the spirit of exploration that drives our customers and all of us at Delta. When combined with the recently upgraded benefits, these cards provide a nod to our storied past and symbolize the elevated experiences our customers can expect in their future travels.”

In 2022, Delta and American Express launched the first iteration of the limited-edition Boeing Delta 747 Card design, one of the most iconic airplanes in aviation history. The new design is made with 33% metal from a retired Delta Boeing 747 plane and has a white glossy finish, which is inspired by clouds.

“We’re bringing back one of our most popular Card designs ever with a new look honoring the ‘Queen of the Skies,’” said Jon Gantman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cobrand Product Management at American Express. “Given the strong response from customers with our first Card design, we wanted to find another exciting opportunity for aviation enthusiasts and Card Members to have a piece of aviation history in their wallets.”

The Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business American Express Cards offer premium travel benefits for Delta loyalists, including an enhanced Companion Certificate each year after renewal 2 , an MQD Headstart that helps you get closer to Status, miles accelerators, access to exclusive reservations through Global Dining Access by Resy 3 , and more.

For more information about the Delta SkyMiles Reserve and Reserve Business Cards, visit go.amex/747card .

1 The new limited-edition Boeing 747 Card design is made with 33% metal from retired Delta Boeing 747 aircraft.

2 The Companion Ticket requires payment of the government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.

3 Card Members must add their Delta Skymiles Reserve or Reserve Business American Express Card to their Resy profile to access Global Dining Access by Resy.

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Delta's bringing back limited-edition Delta Reserve credit cards made of retired Boeing 747 metal.
New and existing cardholders can request the design from April 25 to June 5, while supplies last.
The Delta Reserve and Delta Reserve Business are two of Delta's seven total credit cards with Amex.

Delta and American Express are re-introducing a popular limited-edition Boeing 747 metal credit card made from two of Delta's retired Boeing 747s.

Delta began flying its first Boeing 747-400 in 1990 and stopped transporting passengers on 747s in November 2017. Now, select Delta cardholders can own a piece of the "Queen of the Skies."

Starting today, this special card will be exclusive to the two high-end Delta cobranded products, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card .

The new card pays homage to the history of the two retired Delta 747s by featuring the dates of the aircraft's first and last flights, flight number, and number of miles flown.

The limited-edition card design is made with 33% metal from retired Delta Boeing 747 aircraft and will be available through June 5, or while supplies last. Both new and existing Delta Reserve cardholders are eligible for the new cards. New cardholders can select the limited-edition design while completing their card application, while existing cardholders can reach out to Amex customer service by phone or via the American Express phone app.

Delta and Amex launched the first version of the limited-edition 747 credit card in 2022. Twice as many cards will be produced this time, Amex said, due to the popularity of the previous offering.

"After seeing how passionate our card members were when we launched in 2022, we are bringing the design back, but this time, with twice as many cards from two retired Boeing Delta 747 airplanes," an Amex spokesperson told Business Insider via email.

Both the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card were refreshed earlier in 2024 and come with enhancements including statement credits, a jump-start toward earning Delta elite status — and, yes, higher annual fees.

Both cards offer complimentary access to Delta Sky Club lounges when traveling on a same-day, Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. Starting Feb. 1, 2025, Delta Reserve cardholders will be capped at visiting Sky Clubs 15 days a year.

Cardholders of either card also get unlimited access to American Express Centurion Lounges when flying Delta with a ticket purchased on a U.S.-issued American Express card.

Earlier in 2024, Delta added a few other perks, including additional statement credits each year for select purchases. New credits include a Resy credit for U.S. restaurants that partner with Resy, a rideshare credit for eligible airport rides on specific operators, and a Delta Stays credit to use on prepaid hotel and vacation rental bookings through delta.com.

For travelers seeking Delta elite status, the cards also come with an automatic 2,500 Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs) each year and 1 MQD for every $10 you spend.

The Delta Reserve credit cards aren't the only co-branded airline cards available for consumers. All told, there are seven total Delta credit cards in partnership with Amex.

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Please note: While the offers mentioned above are accurate at the time of publication, they're subject to change at any time and may have changed, or may no longer be available.

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How to redeem Delta SkyMiles for maximum value

Since Delta eliminated its award charts in 2015, the SkyMiles program has become notably more unpredictable and, at times, outrageously expensive. With business-class flights on long-haul routes often priced at over 450,000 SkyMiles, it's understandable to feel like your SkyMiles balance holds little value.

But if you have a stockpile of Delta miles, they are far from worthless . There are still excellent redemptions available, particularly during the carrier's award sales.

So, let's explore some strategies for maximizing the value of your Delta SkyMiles.

Redeem on Delta flights

You can use your Delta SkyMiles to book Delta, Delta Connection and Delta Shuttle flights. Since Delta uses dynamic pricing, award rates can vary significantly. For example, in November, one-way main cabin award rates from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) range between 16,000 and 49,000 miles.

Even though Thanksgiving travel skews award prices over these dates, significant price volatility is normal. If you want to maximize your SkyMiles, flexibility is important.

Taxes and fees are generally reasonable on Delta tickets. Expect to pay $5.60 per person in taxes and fees on most domestic tickets and international tickets departing the U.S. However, Delta adds carrier-imposed surcharges on many awards that start outside the U.S., most notably those originating in Europe .

Keep an eye out for SkyMiles deals

A great option for redeeming Delta miles is taking advantage of SkyMiles deals. These deals typically apply to specific city pairs, so it may be necessary to book positioning flights to fully maximize these promotions.

Last year, Delta offered a flash sale with round-trip flights for just 5,000 SkyMiles . The airline recently offered round-trip airfare to Auckland Airport (AKL) from most major U.S. airports for just 37,400 SkyMiles round-trip.

If you have no immediate use for your SkyMiles, you may be best off saving them for the next big SkyMiles deal. Just be sure to keep an eye on Delta's SkyMiles deals page .

Save at least 15% with select Delta credit cards

If you have an eligible Delta credit card , you can save 15% on Delta-operated award flights when you use your miles and pay the taxes and fees with the card. This can be a great option to reduce the price you pay on Delta award tickets — and a major reason to open (and keep) a Delta card in your wallet.

Rebook when prices drop (or cancel when your plans change)

Once you've used your miles on a Delta flight, be sure to keep your eyes on the award rates. As long as you're not on a basic economy ticket, Delta offers the ability to rebook flights when prices drop, and you'll receive the mileage difference back in your account. You should even be able to do this right from the Delta App.

And if your plans change, you should be able to cancel your flight for a full refund of both the miles and the taxes and fees — again, unless you're on a basic economy ticket.

Related: Complete guide to changing and canceling award tickets

Redeem on partner flights

Delta is a member of the SkyTeam alliance and has three non-alliance airline partners. This gives you more flexibility to redeem your SkyMiles on various airlines and routes across the globe. Here is the complete list of Delta's airline partners:

Non-alliance partners

Hawaiian Airlines

Although there are no online award charts, partner awards generally have a specific price range. For example, one-way business-class airfare from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mexico City International Airport (MEX) ranges between 42,000 and 44,000 miles.

Another great option is WestJet-operated flights from the U.S. to Canada. Round-trip award tickets in economy class still clock in at 25,000 miles plus ~$60 in taxes and fees, and availability is relatively widespread, especially when you book in advance.

These flights routinely cost more than $500, giving you a redemption value of more than 2 cents per miles.

Delta also has some appealing non-U.S. partner sweet spots.

For example, Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on Air France business class generally costs around 42,500 miles plus 120 United Arab Emirates Dirham (around $32). In comparison, Tokyo's Narita International Airport (NRT) or Haneda Airport (HND) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) costs 35,000 miles plus up to 6,910 Japanese Yen (around $50) for a connecting business-class Korean Air or China Airlines flight.

Delta can increase these rates at any time, and they have done so on multiple occasions . To obtain the current award price, you will need to contact Delta directly or search the website.

While Delta has tried to improve its website to display partner awards, it may still have limitations, particularly when booking mixed-cabin itineraries. The website often prioritizes Delta-operated flights, which may not be ideal if you have specific flight requirements. We recommend searching for flights segment by segment and being prepared to call Delta if the website doesn't offer the desired trip options.

Related: The best websites for searching SkyTeam award availability

Redeem for upgrades

You can also use your SkyMiles for upgrades to a higher class of service. If you have a confirmed Delta-marketed and operated flight, you should have the option to pay cash or use miles to upgrade your flight directly on Delta's website.

If you redeem your miles for an upgrade using this method, you'll generally get around 1 cent per mile, which is lower than our 1.2 cent valuation of Delta SkyMiles . This could be a viable option if you have a surplus of SkyMiles and no immediate plans for their use. However, we generally recommend prioritizing award flight redemptions, as discussed in previous sections.

You can also use Delta miles to upgrade specific flights operated by Air France, KLM, Virgin Atlantic or Aeromexico. This option is subject to fare class requirements and is available only on select routes each partner operates. For more details, please refer to Delta's " upgrade with miles " page.

You'll also want to make sure there's upgrade inventory available. Fortunately, all four partner airlines mentioned above publish business-class award inventory on ExpertFlyer (owned by TPG's parent company, Red Ventures), allowing easy searching and setting up alerts if the desired seats are unavailable when you book your flight.

Related: All the tips and tricks you need to use Delta Upgrade Certificates

Redeem for Delta Vacations

Delta Vacations recently enhanced redemption rates for SkyMiles members looking to use their rewards for vacations. You'll get at least 1.15 cents when you use your miles to cover a Delta Vacation.

In practice, however, you can occasionally find better redemption rates.

A two-day escape from Los Angeles to Hawaii with lodging at the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach costs $1,797.90. Alternatively, you can redeem 143,832 SkyMiles to book this vacation (a 1.25-cent redemption rate).

In this example, Delta also includes a round-trip transfer from the airport to the hotel, whether you pay with miles or cash.

Related: Delta Vacations enhances earning rates and redemption value for SkyMiles members

How to earn Delta miles quickly

You'll need to have SkyMiles to take advantage of the redemptions mentioned above. Fortunately, there are several ways to increase your balance. One of the simplest ways to earn Delta miles is by using Delta's cobranded American Express credit cards (terms apply). Here are some of the current welcome offers available for these cards:

Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card : Earn 40,000 bonus miles after you spend $2,000 in purchases on your new card in your first six months. The card has a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 (see rates and fees ).
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card : Earn 50,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new card in your first six months. The card has a $350 annual fee (see rates and fees ).
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card : Earn 60,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 in purchases on your new card in your first six months. The card has a $650 annual fee (see rates and fees ).
Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card : Earn 55,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $4,000 in purchases on your new card in your first six months of card membership. The card has a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then a $150 annual fee (see rates and fees ).
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card : Earn 65,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 in purchases in the first six months of card membership The card has a $350 annual fee (see rates and fees ).
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card : Earn 75,000 Bonus miles after spending $10,000 in purchases in the first six months of card membership. The card has a $650 annual fee (see rates and fees ).

Remember that any of these cards include access to the TakeOff 15 benefit , which will save you at least 15% on Delta-operated award flights.

You can also transfer American Express Membership Rewards points from cards like the American Express® Gold Card and The Platinum Card® from American Express to Delta SkyMiles at a 1:1 ratio. However, you'll be subject to an excise tax offset fee . And Marriott Bonvoy points transfer to Delta SkyMiles at a 3:1 ratio.

Related: Points of View: Which credit card should you use for Delta Air Lines flights?

Bottom line

Although the value of Delta SkyMiles has decreased in recent years, there are still excellent deals to be found. While the program has been moving toward a redemption value of 1 cent per mile, you can still surpass that, especially with SkyMiles deals and Delta Vacations.

Additional reporting by Ethan Steinberg.

For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Gold Card, click here . For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, click here . For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card, click here . For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Card, click here . For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card, click here . For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Card, click here .

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