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Delta SkyMiles and Medallion Status Guide
Get the most out of the Delta SkyMiles program, Medallion status, benefits, and Miles for award flights, upgrades, and other elite perks with our in-depth Delta SkyMiles guide!
Intro to Delta Airlines and SkyMiles
Delta Airlines is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and was founded in 1925. They’ve been flying for 99 years and offer International and domestic flights to over 300 destinations from their primary hub in Atlanta, GA and secondary hubs in Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York-JFK, New York-LaGuardia, Salt Lake City, and Seattle/Tacoma.
Delta Airlines Alliance Partners
Delta Airlines is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, allowing you to earn Miles and book award travel on their partner airlines:
- Aerolineas Argentinas
- Aeromexico
- Air Europa
- Air France
- Alitalia
- China Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines
- Czech Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia
- Kenya Airways
- KLM
- Korean Air
- Middle East Airlines
- Saudia
- TAROM
- Vietnam Airlines
- XiamenAir
Delta Partner Airlines
Delta also has non-alliance partners which they codeshare with. You can book flights on these partner airlines with your Delta Miles.
- Hawaiian Airlines
- LATAM
- China Southern
- WestJet
- Cape Air
Delta SkyMiles Elite Medallion Status
Delta calls their frequent flyers with status Medallion members. The SkyMiles program offers 6 tiers of elite status.
SkyMiles Medallion Requirements
| Elite Tier | Requirements |
|---|---|
| General Member | Free, just sign up. |
| Silver Medallion | 25,000 MQMs or 30 MQSs, plus 3,000 MQDs |
| Gold Medallion | 50,000 MQMs or 60 MQSs, plus 8,000 MQDs |
| Platinum Medallion | 75,000 MQMs or 100 MQSs, plus 12,000 MQDs |
| Diamond Medallion | 125,000 MQMs or 140 MQSs plus, 20,000 MQDs |
Delta SkyMiles Elite Medallion Benefits
Silver Medallion
- Complimentary first-class upgrades for domestic and select international flights (24 hours before departure).
- Upgrades to Comfort+ (24 hours before departure).
- Complimentary preferred seats.
- Priority waitlist status.
- Priority boarding and check-in privileges.
- One complimentary checked bag.
- Dedicated phone line - Priority.
- Earn 7 miles per dollar spent.
Gold Medallion
- Complimentary first-class upgrades for domestic and select international flights (three days before departure).
- Upgrades to Comfort+ (3 days before departure).
- Priority check-in and Sky Priority boarding.
- Priority security line access and expedited baggage.
- Waived same-day confirmed fees.
- Two complimentary checked bags.
- Dedicated phone line - High priority.
- Earn 8 miles per dollar spent.
Platinum Medallion
- Complimentary first-class upgrades for domestic and select international flights (five days before departure).
- Upgrades to Comfort+ (when booking).
- Choose one Choice Benefit.
- Three complimentary checked bags.
- Dedicated phone line - Higher priority.
- Earn 9 miles per dollar spent.
Diamond Medallion
- Choose three Choice Benefits.
- Complimentary CLEAR membership.
- VIP phone line.
- Earn 11 miles per dollar spent.
360 Medallion
- Benefiits unadvertised.
How to earn Delta Miles
Earn Miles by Flying with Delta
SkyMiles members can earn Miles every time they fly with Delta. You can also earn miles flying on Delta’s alliance and partner airlines. Becoming a SkyMiles member is free, you can sign up here.
Once you’re a SkyMiles member, you will earn miles for each dollar spent on paid fares with a bonus based on your elite status. The more you spend, the more Miles you earn.
Delta Medallion Elite Bonus
| Elite Tier | Miles Modifier |
|---|---|
| General Member | 5 |
| Silver Medallion | 7 |
| Gold Medallion | 8 |
| Platinum Medallion | 9 |
| Diamond Medallion | 11 |
Buy Delta Miles
Yes, you can buy Delta Miles directly from Delta, but buying points rarely makes sense. Delta sells Miles for 4 cents per Miles. The average value of Delta Miles are 1.17 cents per mile.
So unless you just need a few more for an award, it’s not an attractive offer.
Where to Buy Delta Miles
You can buy Miles directly with Delta, here.
Key Details
- Minimum Purchase: 2,000 Miles
- Purchase Increments: 2,000 Miles
- Maximum per Transaction: 60,000 Miles
- Annual Maximum: 60,000 Miles
Earn Miles with Delta SkyMiles Credit Cards
Delta offers 4 personal and 4 business SkyMiles credit cards issued by . They can be a great way to earn miles and additional benefits. All Delta SkyMiles cards offer cardholders these perks:
- First checked bag free
- Priority boarding on Delta flights
- 15% off award redemptions on Delta flights
Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Offers
Delta SkyMiles Gold Card
- Welcome Bonus: 40,000 Miles after spending $2,000 in 6 months.
- Sign-up Offer: $0 introductory annual fee.
- Perks:
- $100 Delta flight credit after you spend $10,000 in eligible purchases on your card in a calendar year
- Delta Sky Club access when traveling on Delta.
- Annual Fee: $99
- Available in the US: Yes
- Countries Available: US
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card
- Welcome Bonus: 50,000 Miles after spending $3,000 in 6 months.
- Annual Fee: $250
- Available in the US: Yes
- Countries Available: US
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card
- Welcome Bonus: 60,000 Miles after spending $5,000 in 6 months.
- Perks:
- Complimentary Delta Sky Club access
- Annual Fee: $550
- Available in the US: Yes
- Countries Available: US
Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card Offers:
Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Card
- Welcome Bonus: 75,000 Miles after spending $6,000 in 6 months.
- Sign-up Offer: $0 introductory annual fee. Earn an additional 5,000 miles after you make an eligible Delta purchase with your new card within the first 6 months.
- Perks:
- 2x miles on Delta purchases
- 2x miles on dining, shipping purchases and advertising in select media
- Annual Fee: $99
- Available in the US: Yes
- Countries Available: US
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Card
- Welcome Bonus: 90,000 Miles after spending $8,000 in 6 months.
- Sign-up Offer: Earn an additional 10,000 miles after you make an eligible Delta purchase with your new card within the first 6 months. Offer ends 10/25/2023.
- Perks:
- 3x miles on Delta purchases
- 3x miles on purchases made directly with hotels
- 1.5x miles on purchases of $5,000 or more, up to 50,000 additional miles per calendar year
- Annual Fee: $250
- Available in the US: Yes
- Countries Available: US
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card
- Welcome Bonus: 10,0000 Miles after spending $12,000 in 6 months.
- Sign-up Offer: Earn an additional 10,000 miles after you make an eligible Delta purchase with your new card within the first 6 months. Offer ends 10/25/2023.
- Perks:
- 3x miles on Delta purchases
- 1.5x miles per dollar after you spend $150,000 on your card in a calendar year
- Annual Fee: $550
- Available in the US: Yes
- Countries Available: US
Earn Delta Miles When You Spend On Accomodations
Airbnb
With over 7 million homes around the world available to rent, this partnership can definitely help you rack up extra SkyMiles.
Earn: 1 SkyMile per dollarHow to Earn: Simply head over to their dedicated website, use your SkyMiles number and complete your booking.
Link: Earn with Airbnb
Earn Delta Miles When You Spend On Entertainment
Ticketmaster
Get SkyMiles when you get event tickets through Ticketmaster. From your favorite concerts or sporting events, Delta's partnership with Ticketmaster makes it easy to earn more SkyMiles.
Earn: 1 SkyMile per dollarHow to Earn: Link your TIcketmaster and Delta accounts on their partner page. You'll then earn when you buy tickets.
Link: Earn with Ticketmaster
Earn Delta Miles When You Spend On Rental Cars
Hertz
While Delta has relationships with other rental companies, you can earn more SkyMiles per dollar spent with Hertz. Plus, SkyMile Medallion members get Hertz Gold Plus Rewards.
Details:- Diamond and Platinum Medallion members get President's Circle status
- Gold and Silver Medallion members get Five Star status
How to Earn: If you're not already a Hertz member, sign up. You'll then link your Hertz account in your SkyMiles profile. See the link for details.
Link: Earn with Hertz
Turo
Promotion: 2,000 bonus miles after completing your first trip.
More akin to Airbnb, Turo let's you rent from a huge selection of cars owned by community members, with convienient pickup and drop off locations around the US.
Earn: 500 SkyMiles per rentalHow to Earn: On their partner page, link your Turo and SkyMiles accounts. You'll then earn miles for every trip.
Link: Earn with Turo
Earn Delta Miles When You Spend On Rideshare
Lyft
Get SkyMiles when you get picked up by Lyft.
Earn: 1 SkyMile per dollarHow to Earn: Go to their partner website, link your Lyft and SkyMiles accounts, and then you'll earn with every ride.
Link: Earn with Lyft
Earn Delta Miles When You Spend On Shopping
Instacart
Promotion: 3 months of free grocery delivery with Instacart+
Get groceries delivered direct to your door and earn SkyMiles! There's also a free trial of Instacart+ for no delviery fees.
Earn: 1.5 SkyMiles per dollarHow to Earn: Sign up for a free Instacart account and then link your Delta SkyMiles account. You'll earn miles with each grocery order you make.
Link: Earn with Instacart
Earn Delta Miles When You Spend On Travel
SkyMiles Cruises
Book a cruise with SkyMiles Cruises and get discounts on staterooms, onboard credits, gratuities, and more. Plus, you can earn bonus SkyMiles on select cruise lines.
Earn: 2 SkyMiles per dollarHow to Earn: Compare prices and book your cruise on the SkyMiles Cruises website.
Link: Earn with SkyMiles Cruises
Delta Vacations
Delta Vacations offers a one-stop-shop for vacations. You can book your flight, lodging, transportation, and lodging all in one place. This also makes it easy to earn extra SkyMiles.
Details:- Spend $10,000 or more, get 5,000 SkyMiles per person
- Spend $5,000 to $9,999 and get 2,000 SkyMiles per person
- Spend up tp $4,999 and get 1,000 miles per person
How to Earn: Login to the Delta Vacations website with your Delta SkyMiles information and book your trip.
Link: Earn with Delta Vacations
Redeeming Delta Miles for Flights
With Delta's , the number of required for flight redemptions varies based on several factors including time of year, route, booking time, if they offer an award chart or use dynamic pricing. On the lower end, you can expect to spend as little as 12,000 for a one-way economy class ticket on routes like SFO to LAX.
Conversely, on the higher end, Delta award redemptions can go as high as 990,000 for last minute long hauls to destinations like NRT, CPT, or BZE.
Dynamic Award Pricing
Delta Airlines practices dynamic award pricing, where the number of Miles required for redemptions will change on factors like route, season, and time before travel. Here are some examples of average Miles needed for one-way economy class tickets:
- Domestic US: 22,000 Miles
- US to Canada: 5,000 Miles
- US to Europe: 35,000 Miles
- US to Asia: 80,000 Miles
You can use Delta’s pricing calendar to better compare redemptions by day and to explore award availability dates for redeeming your Miles.
Other Redemption Opportunities
Donate Miles: Many airlines, including Delta, offer the option to donate your Miles to charitable causes. When you donate your Miles, they are used by non-profit organizations partnered with the airline to help fund essential services and support individuals in need. It's a meaningful way to utilize your Miles for a greater cause. You can donate your Miles here.
Flash Sales: Delta posts limited-time offers for award redemptions. If you catch them on time, these can be a great way to get cheap domestic and international flights. Find their limited time award deals here.
