Can I get Delta Skymiles after my flight?

Delta makes it easy to request mileage credit for past flights using an online form. All you need is your SkyMiles account number, ticket number and flight information. To access the form, log in to your Delta SkyMiles account, go to your profile, click My SkyMiles and then click Request Mileage Credit.



Yes, you can claim Delta SkyMiles for past flights in 2026, provided you follow the airline's specific "Missing Mileage" window. You can generally request credit for flights taken within the last nine months. If you were not a SkyMiles member at the time of the flight, Delta typically allows you to claim miles for flights taken up to 30 days prior to your enrollment date. To claim these miles, you must log into your account on the Delta website or Fly Delta app and provide your ticket number (a 13-digit code starting with 006). It usually takes about five to ten business days for the miles to reflect in your account. This is a vital practice for travelers because even a single long-haul flight can earn enough miles for a domestic "Basic Economy" award seat. Note that you must have actually flown the segment; "no-show" tickets or cancelled flights do not earn miles, and certain deeply discounted "bulk" or "mistake" fares may be ineligible for mileage accrual depending on the fare class purchased.

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But if you forgot, it's OK. Most airlines, Keyes said, allow travelers to request miles three to 14 days after booking and within 12 months of travel.

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Canceling a nonrefundable fare will result in an eCredit for the full amount paid (minus any cancellation fees, depending on fare type and route). However, if you cancel a refundable ticket, you'll get the amount paid refunded back to your original form of payment.

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You've got flexibility with your miles with the ability to book Award Travel for yourself or for someone else – even if you're not flying with them. Plus, you can always buy more, gift or transfer them, or even donate your miles to a cause you care about.

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Delta SkyMiles deals For example, in the past, Delta has offered: Round-trip flights to Caribbean destinations starting at just 11,000 SkyMiles. Round-trip tickets to some major European cities starting at just 22,000 miles. Round-trip flights to Asia starting at just 30,000 miles.

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How do I claim missing Skywards Miles from Emirates flights?
  1. Go to your Emirates Skywards account page and log in.
  2. From the left-side bar, click on 'Claim Miles'.
  3. Enter your full Emirates ticket number beginning with 176- (this is found in the top-right corner of your Emirates flight itinerary document).


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Frequent flyer miles earned from the following major domestic airlines do not expire: Delta Air Lines SkyMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards, United Airlines MileagePlus. Other airlines, including American and Alaska, have varying mileage expiration policies and ways to keep your miles active.

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Request your miles However, if you are not a member, you will need to call and have a customer service representative help you get those miles added to your account. You'll need your Mileage Plan number and your 13-digit ticket number, which you can find in your confirmation email.

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You can claim or gift MQMs by logging into delta.com and reviewing your SkyMiles account. Eligibility for Delta's Medallion Status is not based on MQMs alone. Delta SkyMiles members can qualify for Medallion Status through a combination of miles or segments flown and annual spending on qualifying flights.

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Tickets are valid for the named passenger only and are not transferable.

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Canceling a nonrefundable fare will result in an eCredit for the full amount paid (minus any cancellation fees, depending on fare type and route). However, if you cancel a refundable ticket, you'll get the amount paid refunded back to your original form of payment.

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The amount of your flight refund is always the cost of the ticket. The amount of your compensation depends majorly on the travel distance of your flight. In the case of a replacement flight, it also depends on the flight time. It is possible to receive both flight refund and compensation at the same time.

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Under the SkyMiles Mileage Expiration policy, miles do not expire. Delta reserves the right to deactivate or close an account under the following circumstances: Fraudulent activity occurs. A Member requests an account closure.

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To sell your Delta SkyMiles, you will typically need to create an account with the marketplace and provide your SkyMiles account information. The marketplace will then assess your miles and provide you with a quote. Once you accept the quote, the marketplace will purchase your miles and send you the cash proceeds.

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