How are SkyMiles calculated?

SkyMiles mileage earned per flight is determined by the cost of the ticket. As a Base SkyMiles member, you earn 5 SkyMiles per dollar spent (before taxes and fees) on your ticket purchase. While ticket cost is the typical way to earn SkyMiles, there are opportunities to earn more based on distance traveled.



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Earn When You Fly As a SkyMiles Member, you'll earn 5 miles per dollar spent on Delta flights in Main Cabin or above.* So when you pay a higher price, you're rewarded with more miles.

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As a SkyMiles Member, you'll earn 5 miles per dollar spent on Delta flights in Main Cabin or above.* So when you pay a higher price, you're rewarded with more miles.

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85,000 Delta miles are worth an average of $952, according to WalletHub data. You will get the best value for your Delta miles if you use them for flights booked through Delta, though there are a few other redemption options to choose from.

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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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Effective for tickets purchased on or after December 9, 2021 for flights departing on or after January 1, 2022, Basic Economy tickets are not eligible to earn miles in the SkyMiles Program or earn credit towards Medallion Status. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

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When broken down into brass tax, a Delta SkyMiles is worth approximately between 1.12 and 1.2 cents, on average. Though this may seem small, it is competitive with many other airline point valuations.

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Full fare First and Business Class tickets (F, J fares) are eligible for a 100% MQM bonus. Discounted First, Delta Premium Select, Business, and Premium Main Cabin tickets (P, A, G, C, D, I, Z, Y, and B fares) are eligible for a 50% MQM bonus.

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Card Members are entitled to receive Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding on Delta flights. Benefit is limited to Basic Card Members (not Additional Card Members) with the Delta SkyMiles Gold, Platinum or Reserve Cards. Reservation must include the Basic Card Member's SkyMiles number.

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A Medallion Member and one traveling companion may both enjoy a Complimentary Upgrade when traveling on Delta and Delta Connection carriers, as long as that companion is a General SkyMiles Member, Medallion Member, or partner airline elite member*, and traveling on the same flight in the same reservation.

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SkyMiles is more than just a frequent flyer program, it is a loyalty program. With SkyMiles partners, get closer to your next adventure by earning miles with the everyday products and services you enjoy. Earn miles on dining out, overnight stays, rideshares, shopping sprees and more with the brands you love.

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Delta is part of the SkyTeam alliance, meaning you can use your Delta SkyMiles earned from these credit card offers with many partner airlines such as Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, KLM, Korean Air, LATAM, Virgin Atlantic and WestJet. These partnerships allow you to visit almost any destination imaginable.

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As a SkyMiles Member, earn miles to use for flights and upgrades, plus enjoy Member-only offers, CLEAR® preferred pricing and more. Join today for free.

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