How many SkyMiles is $1?

Earn When You Fly Or after you've already booked, enter your SkyMiles number in My Trips. On Delta-marketed flights, earn 5 miles for each $1 spent on your ticket.* Members who achieve Medallion Status earn even more - up to 11 miles per $1 spent. On certain exception fares, you'll earn miles differently.



For most Delta Air Lines flights in 2026, the standard earning rate is 5 SkyMiles per $1 spent on the base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges (excluding government taxes and fees). This rate applies to general SkyMiles members; however, your earning power increases significantly as you reach Medallion elite status tiers. Silver Medallion members earn 7 miles per dollar, Gold members earn 8, Platinum members earn 9, and Diamond Medallion members earn the maximum of 11 SkyMiles per $1. If you use a co-branded Delta SkyMiles American Express card, you can earn an additional 2 to 3 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, effectively stacking your rewards. It is worth noting that "Basic Economy" (E class) tickets typically do not earn any SkyMiles or credit toward elite status, a policy Delta has maintained to encourage travelers to book "Main Cabin" or higher. For partner-operated flights, miles are often calculated based on a percentage of the distance flown and the fare class rather than the ticket price.

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On Delta-marketed flights, earn 5 miles for each $1 spent on your ticket.* Members who achieve Medallion Status earn even more - up to 11 miles per $1 spent.

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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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With this benefit, all Delta Amex Blue, Gold, Platinum and Reserve Card Members can reduce the cost of a ticket by $50 for 5,000 miles, $100 for 10,000 miles and so on. *See below for terms and conditions, Go to footer note.

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20,000 Delta miles are worth an average of $224, 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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100,000 Delta miles are worth an average of $1,120, 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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Delta SkyMiles are worth approximately 1.3 cents each. Compared to other airline miles, such as American Airlines AAdvantage miles (worth around 1.0 cent each) and Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards (worth around 1.5 cents each), SkyMiles are of middling value. Keep in mind that this is only an average value.

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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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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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Calculating the value of SkyMiles For example, if a flight from Boston to Miami costs $99 or 7,500 SkyMiles, your SkyMiles are worth 1.3 cents ($99 / 7,500 = $0.013 or 1.3 cents).

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Unless the offer is really extraordinary, you're almost always better off using miles for flights. Because Delta ties the cost of award flights closely to the cash price, you might see some very high award prices when cash prices are high.

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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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4,000 Delta miles are worth an average of $44.8, 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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90,000 Delta miles are worth an average of $1,008, 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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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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