Delta SkyMiles
You can move points into Delta SkyMiles from American Express Membership Rewards, all at 1:1. 6 cards in our catalog also earn it directly.
- Transfers in from
- 1
- bank currency
- Alliance
- SkyTeam
- Delta Air Lines
- Published value
- 1.1 to 1.2¢
- a mile, from 4 publishers
- Status tiers
- 5
- Member to Diamond Medallion
- Cards that earn it
- 6
- in our catalog
The best use of Delta SkyMiles miles
Sweet spot
Delta One business to Europe at the low end of dynamic pricing
115,000 miles one way
US to Europe on Delta, one way
About $6 in taxes from the US; awards starting in Europe carry large carrier surcharges.
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Which points transfer to Delta SkyMiles
| From | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1:1 | Up to 48 hours |
Cards that earn Delta SkyMiles
Before you transfer
- Transfers go one way. Once points move to a partner they can't come back, so transfer only when the award you want is there to book.
- Ratios change. Issuers add and drop partners and run limited-time transfer bonuses. Check the terms on the day you move.
- "Instant" usually means minutes. Some partners take days, and an award seat can disappear while points are in transit.
- Blocks and names. Most transfers go in blocks of 1,000, and the airline or hotel account must be in your own name.
Membership
- When miles expire
- Miles do not expire.
- Status tiers
- Member
- Silver Medallion
- Gold Medallion
- Platinum Medallion
- Diamond Medallion
Questions about Delta SkyMiles
Which points transfer to Delta SkyMiles?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1).
How much are Delta SkyMiles miles worth?
About 1.15¢ each in a typical redemption, so 10,000 miles are worth about $115.
Which cards earn Delta SkyMiles?
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, Delta SkyMiles Gold Card, Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card.
Do Delta SkyMiles miles expire?
Miles do not expire.
Is Delta SkyMiles in an airline alliance?
Yes, SkyTeam.
What's the best use of Delta SkyMiles miles?
A well-known sweet spot: Delta One business to Europe at the low end of dynamic pricing, for 115,000 miles one way. The price moves with demand; that's a typical one.
What are the Delta SkyMiles status tiers?
Member, Silver Medallion, Gold Medallion, Platinum Medallion and Diamond Medallion, lowest first.