Delta SkyMiles, Delta Air Lines’ loyalty program, offers an extensive range of redemption options across numerous routes and partner airlines. Recent announcements and changes have upset a large portion of their members because it will be harder and more expensive to qualify for elite status.

Despite these changes, SkyMiles remains a robust program for U.S.-based travelers, especially with ongoing credit card offers providing sign-up bonuses of up to 100,000 or even 150,000 miles when combining multiple cards.

In addition to these benefits, Delta is enhancing the travel experience with significant upgrades. The airline has announced a new in-flight entertainment system featuring ad-free YouTube content and Bluetooth connectivity. Furthermore, Delta is refreshing its fleet with new cabin interiors. The first aircraft featuring these updates—a narrowbody Boeing 757—will serve domestic and short-haul international routes this fall, with a widebody Airbus A350 joining long-haul international routes in early 2025.

If you have a collection of Delta SkyMiles or plan to acquire them through current offers, this post is for you. We’ll explore the best SkyMiles sweet spots, assess the value of your miles, and guide you on finding optimal redemptions using AwardFares.

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Getting 100,000 SkyMiles In 90 Days

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How Much Are 100k Delta SkyMiles Worth?

100,000 SkyMiles are worth about $1200 (USD). Generally, Delta SkyMiles are worth around 1.2 cents per mile when redeeming for flights. However, good redemptions and sweet spots can yield 3x-7x that value.

Calculate The Value Of Your SkyMiles (Tool)

The mini tool below lets you calculate the value of your SkyMiles redemption in cents per mile (CPM).

Just enter:

  • The price of your flight in cash (use Google Flights or Delta’s Website).
  • The price of your flight in SkyMiles (use AwardFares or Delta’s Website).
  • The taxes and fees required to book a flight using SkyMiles (use AwardFares or Delta’s Website).

Tip: If the CPM value you see is over 1.1 cent, then you are getting a relatively good redemption. The higher, the better.









Top Redemptions For Your Delta SkyMiles (Under 100k)

Here are some of our favorite routes in which to burn your SkyMiles. Click on the title to search for availability on that route using AwardFares.

1. New York (JFK) to London (LHR) – 66,000 miles round-trip

New York to London for 66k SkyMiles round trip.

You can book the same route operated by the A330-900neo, starting at 82,000 miles in Economy (round-trip).

New York to London for 82k SkyMiles round trip on the A330-neo.

2. Atlanta (ATL) or Boston (BOS) to Paris (CDG) - 90,000 miles round-trip

Atlanta or Boston to Paris for 90k SkyMiles round trip.

3. Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney, Australia (SYD) - 74,000 miles one-way

Los Angeles to Sydney for 74k SkyMiles one-way.

4. New York (JFK) to Kahului (OGG) - 41,000 miles round-trip

New York to Kahului for 41k SkyMiles round trip.

5. New York (JFK) or Seattle (SEA) to Cancun (CUN) - 19,000 miles round trip

New York to Cancun for 19k SkyMiles round trip.

6. San Francisco (SFO) to Madrid (MAD) - 60,000 miles one-way

San Francisco to Madrid for 60k SkyMiles one-way.

7. Atlanta (ATL) to Buenos Aires (EZE) - 86,000 miles one-way

Atlanta to Buenos Aires for 86k SkyMiles one-way.

8. New York (JFK) to São Paulo (GRU) - 100,000 miles round trip

Operated by LATAM in Economy Class. There are also options on Delta Air Lines for 104k SkyMiles in Economy.

New York to Sao Paulo for 100k SkyMiles round trip.

9. Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Rico (SJU) - 41,000 miles round-trip

Los Angeles to San Juan Puerto Rico for 41k SkyMiles round trip.

10. Atlanta (ATL) to Amsterdam (AMS) - 100,000 miles round-trip

On Delta’s A350-900.

Atlanta to Amsterdam for 100k SkyMiles round trip.

Airbus A350-900 and A330-900neo: Delta’s Newest Airplanes and Cabins

Scoring an award flight on a new plane is double reward! Delta’s recently introduced A330-900neos and A350-900 are typically used on long-haul, transoceanic routes. Both aircraft are fuel efficient and among the most comfortable for long-haul flights.

They are equipped with Delta’s signature flat-bed seats in Delta One, as well as Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+, and Main Cabin seating. All cabins have in-seat power and in-seat video. Delta’s A330-900neos also offer onboard Wi-Fi for purchase.

The Airbus A330-900neo is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. It has a range of up to 11,130 nautical miles (20,799 km) and can seat up to 293 passengers. It is one of the quietest twin-engine airliners in the world.

Routes on the A330-900neo

Delta Air Lines operates the Airbus A330-900neo on a variety of routes, including:

Transatlantic: New York (JFK) to London (Heathrow), New York (JFK) to Paris (Charles de Gaulle), Atlanta (Hartsfield-Jackson) to Amsterdam (Schiphol), Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt (am Main), New York (JFK) to Accra (ACC)1.

Transpacific: Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith), Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo (Narita), Detroit (DTW) to Tokyo (Narita), Seattle (SEA) to Seoul (Incheon).

Latin America: New York (JFK) to São Paulo (Guarulhos), Atlanta (Hartsfield-Jackson) to Rio de Janeiro (Galeão), Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago (Arturo Merino Benítez), Atlanta (ATL) to Buenos Aires (EZE)1.

US Domestic: New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX).

Routes on the A350-900

Delta Air Lines operates the Airbus A350-900 on routes such as:

Transatlantic: Atlanta (ATL) to London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA), Rome (FCO), Barcelona (BCN).

Transpacific: Atlanta (ATL) to Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT), Shanghai (PVG), Beijing (PEK), Seattle (SEA) to Seoul (Incheon) (ICN)2, Seattle (SEA) to Taipei (TPE)2, Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo (Haneda) (HND)2.

Africa: Atlanta (ATL) to Johannesburg (JNB), Lagos (LOS).

Australia: Atlanta (ATL) to Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL).

Latin America: Atlanta (ATL) to São Paulo (GRU)2, Rio de Janeiro (GIG), Santiago (SCL).

Notes:

  • 1: Added late 2024
  • 2: Starts H1, 2025

Find SkyMiles Awards on the A330-900neo or A350-900

AwardFares lets you quickly and intuitively set advanced filters to see the flights you want in just seconds. Here’s how to filter results by a specific aircraft type. Let’s say you only want to fly on Delta’s new A330-900neo or A350-900. Just follow these steps:

Under Equipment, type A330-900neo or A350-900 to see flights operated by these planes.

Filter by aircraft type using AwardFares.

Check our full guide on how to find SkyMiles awards with AwardFares 👇

Ultimate Guide to Finding Delta SkyMiles Award Availability

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