Delta SkyMiles, Delta Air Lines’ loyalty program, has one of the widest arrays of redemption options, not only regarding routes but also partner airlines. Recent announcements have upset a large portion of their members with significant changes for 2024 because it will be harder and more expensive to qualify for elite status.
However, SkyMiles remains a solid program for US-based members, especially considering several ongoing credit card offers with sign-up bonuses of up to 100k or even 150k when combining multiple cards.
If you have a pile of Delta SkyMiles at your disposal or plan on getting them soon through some of the ongoing offers, this post is for you. We’ll cover the best SkyMiles sweets spots, how to determine how much your miles are worth, and how to find good redemptions using AwardFares.
In This Post
- Get 100,000 SkyMiles In 90 Days
- How Much Are 100k Delta SkyMiles Worth?
- Top Redemptions For Your Delta SkyMiles (Under 100k)
- Airbus A350-900 and A330-900neo: Delta’s Newest Airplanes and Cabins
- Get started today
- Read more
Get 100,000 SkyMiles In 90 Days
If you are interested in learning how to rack up a ton of SkyMiles in a few months, here are some great resources to check out before this post:
- How To Earn 100,000 Delta SkyMiles [In 90 Days] by Upgraded Points
- New Delta Limited Time Offers: How to Maximize Up to 100,000 SkyMiles by NerdWallet
How Much Are 100k Delta SkyMiles Worth?
The value of Delta SkyMiles varies depending on how you redeem them. Typically, you need to look at the price of the flight in cash and compare it to how many miles you are spending to book the award flight.
However, a good rule of thumb is to consider that the average value of a SkyMile is around 1.1 cents (USD). This means that 100,000 SkyMiles are worth about $1100 (USD).
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
You can book the same route operated by the A330-900neo, starting at 82,000 miles in Economy (round-trip).
2. Atlanta (ATL) or Boston (BOS) to Paris (CDG) - 90,000 miles round-trip
3. Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney, Australia (SYD) - 74,000 miles one-way
4. New York (JFK) to Kahului (OGG) - 41,000 miles round-trip
5. New York (JFK) or Seattle (SEA) to Cancun (CUN) - 19,000 miles round trip
6. San Francisco (SFO) to Madrid (MAD) - 60,000 miles one-way
7. Atlanta (ATL) to Buenos Aires (EZE) - 86,000 miles 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.
9. Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Rico (SJU) - 41,000 miles round-trip
10. Atlanta (ATL) to Amsterdam (AMS) - 100,000 miles round-trip
On Delta’s A350-900.
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).
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).
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), and more.
Transpacific: Atlanta (ATL) to Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT), Shanghai (PVG), Beijing (PEK).
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), Rio de Janeiro (GIG), and Santiago (SCL).
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:
1. Go to AwardFares
2. Select Delta SkyMiles under Frequent Flyer Program
3. Add a Route
Use the Origin and Destination fields to different airports and search for flights between those locations. You can use the Stops filter to search for non-stop flights only.
In the example below, we search for flights between Atlanta (ATL) and Amsterdam (AMS).
4. Add Aircraft Type
Under Equipment, type A330-900neo or A350-900 to see flights operated by these planes.
5. Choose or explore dates
If you have a particular date in mind, add it by tapping on the Calendar field.
If you don’t have a set date, you can take advantage of AwardFares’ Timeline View to explore seat availability across different days.
6. Sort by Price
Whether you are exploring dates using the Timeline View or have selected a specific day, AwardFares will show you the available seats (with real-time data) within seconds in the result list below.
You can tap on the different header columns to sort the results by price. Use the Eco, Prem, Biz, and First class tags to find cheap awards across multiple dates, itineraries, and airlines.
7. Book on Delta’s Website
Once you have identified the flights you want go to Delta’s website and make the booking.
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