Does Delta SkyMiles ever expire?

If you are wondering “Do Delta miles expire?” we have good news: Delta SkyMiles do not expire. Per the Delta SkyMiles rules page: “Under the SkyMiles Mileage Expiration policy, miles do not expire.



No, Delta SkyMiles do not expire. Delta Air Lines was one of the first major carriers to implement a permanent "no expiration" policy for its frequent flyer miles, regardless of account activity. This means that even if you do not fly with Delta or use a co-branded credit card for several years, your earned miles will remain in your account indefinitely. This policy stands in contrast to some other international carriers that require at least one qualifying transaction every 12 to 24 months to keep the balance active. While the miles themselves won't disappear, it is important to remember that the "value" of those miles can change over time as the airline adjusts its award redemption charts, and the status of your "Medallion" elite levels still resets annually based on your flying activity within a calendar year.

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If you forgot to add your Delta SkyMiles number to your reservation and some time has gone by, you may still be able to get mileage credit. You have nine months from the date of your flight to request mileage credit. Generally, miles for most Delta flights post within 24 hours of your flight.

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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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How far back can you claim Delta miles? You can request missing Delta SkyMiles up to nine months from the date of your flight. This is slightly less generous than airlines like American Airlines and United, as they typically give you up to 12 months.

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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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Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Platinum Business Basic and Additional Card Members (“Platinum Card Members”) have access to the Delta Sky Club at a per-visit rate of $50 per person when traveling on a same-day Delta or Delta partner airline flight.

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Members can view the total number of lifetime Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) they have accumulated on their SkyMiles account. This number is located on the right-hand side of the My SkyMiles page.

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As a Million Miler, enjoy annual complimentary Medallion® Status and special bag tags. We also invite you to choose from a curated selection of gifts from our new, exclusive Million Miler Gift Site each time you hit a million miles.

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Delta SkyMiles members with Reserve miles or the American Express card are eligible for a free upgrade to first and comfort seats. Moreover, it also qualifies for unlimited updates to Delta One seat on the departure day for flights originating within the United States and Hawaii.

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Pay with Miles is a benefit of Delta SkyMiles American Express Cards where you can use miles to pay for all or part of the price of eligible flights. It is always available as a payment option on all Delta operated flights as long as you have 5,000 miles in your SkyMiles account.

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You can use miles to upgrade to Delta One®, Delta Premium Select, First Class or Delta Comfort+® for eligible flights within the U.S. 50 while purchasing a ticket* either at delta.com or with Delta Reservations. If your reservation is eligible for an upgrade, you'll see the option to upgrade in your Trip Summary.

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With Diamond, You Earn More This benefit is exclusive to Delta, and only for our Medallion Members. Here's an example of how Rollover MQMs work: You reach Diamond Medallion Status by earning 150,000 MQMs and $20,000 MQDs during the 2023 calendar year. You only needed 125,000 MQMs to reach Diamond.

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If you are a frequent Delta flyer — especially someone who values upgrades, bonus miles and free checked bags — reaching Platinum Medallion is quite rewarding given its value estimated at over $6,000.

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