Airline loyalty programSkyTeam

Delta SkyMiles

SkyMiles members earn and redeem miles with Delta, SkyTeam, strategic airline partners, Delta cards, travel partners, and everyday platforms. MQDs, a separate status metric, determine Medallion qualification.

A revenue-led airline loyalty program with four annual Medallion tiers earned through Medallion Qualification Dollars.

The tier name is the easy part. Here is the bill for reaching it—and what the program owes you in return.

How to qualify

Member

Base tier

Enroll in the program

membership term

Counts: Enrollment

Silver Medallion

5,000 MQD

Current published qualification year

Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity

Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges

Gold Medallion

10,000 MQD

Current published qualification year

Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity

Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges

Platinum Medallion

15,000 MQD

Current published qualification year

Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity

Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges

Diamond Medallion

28,000 MQD

Current published qualification year

Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity

Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges

Tier	Qualification paths
Member Base tier	Enroll in the program membership term Counts: Enrollment
Silver Medallion	5,000 MQD Current published qualification year Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges
Gold Medallion	10,000 MQD Current published qualification year Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges
Platinum Medallion	15,000 MQD Current published qualification year Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges
Diamond Medallion	28,000 MQD Current published qualification year Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges

What each tier gets

Silver Medallion

Flight earning
Earn 7 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights.
Checked baggage
First checked bag free for the member and eligible companions.
Complimentary upgrades
Conditional
Eligible for complimentary upgrades to eligible premium cabins.
Delta Main Basic excluded · Inventory and route rules apply
SkyTeam Elite
Receives SkyTeam Elite recognition on eligible alliance travel.

Gold Medallion

Flight earning
Earn 8 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights.
Sky Priority
Receives eligible priority airport services.
Earlier complimentary upgrade priority
Conditional
Eligible complimentary upgrades can clear earlier than Silver.
Inventory and route rules apply
SkyTeam Elite Plus
Conditional
Receives SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits, including eligible international lounge access.
Alliance itinerary and lounge rules apply

Platinum Medallion

Flight earning
Earn 9 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights.
Choice Benefit
Select one published annual Choice Benefit after qualifying.
Delta Comfort access
Conditional
Eligible for complimentary Delta Comfort seating shortly after ticketing.
Fare and inventory rules apply
Regional Upgrade Certificate option
Regional Upgrade Certificates are available as a Choice Benefit selection.

Diamond Medallion

Flight earning
Earn 11 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights.
Three Choice Benefits
Select three published annual Choice Benefits after qualifying.
Global Upgrade Certificate option
Global Upgrade Certificates are available among the published Choice Benefits.
Highest Medallion service tier
Receives Delta's highest published Medallion priority and service recognition.

Tier	Privileges
Silver Medallion	Flight earning Earn 7 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights. Checked baggage First checked bag free for the member and eligible companions. Complimentary upgrades Conditional Eligible for complimentary upgrades to eligible premium cabins. Delta Main Basic excluded · Inventory and route rules apply SkyTeam Elite Receives SkyTeam Elite recognition on eligible alliance travel.
Gold Medallion	Flight earning Earn 8 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights. Sky Priority Receives eligible priority airport services. Earlier complimentary upgrade priority Conditional Eligible complimentary upgrades can clear earlier than Silver. Inventory and route rules apply SkyTeam Elite Plus Conditional Receives SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits, including eligible international lounge access. Alliance itinerary and lounge rules apply
Platinum Medallion	Flight earning Earn 9 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights. Choice Benefit Select one published annual Choice Benefit after qualifying. Delta Comfort access Conditional Eligible for complimentary Delta Comfort seating shortly after ticketing. Fare and inventory rules apply Regional Upgrade Certificate option Regional Upgrade Certificates are available as a Choice Benefit selection.
Diamond Medallion	Flight earning Earn 11 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights. Three Choice Benefits Select three published annual Choice Benefits after qualifying. Global Upgrade Certificate option Global Upgrade Certificates are available among the published Choice Benefits. Highest Medallion service tier Receives Delta's highest published Medallion priority and service recognition.

The headline rate is only half the story. What counts—and what quietly does not—is where the arithmetic gets interesting.

How earning works

Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges

5 SkyMiles per 1 USD

What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above

Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic

Posts: Allow up to 6 to 8 weeks for selected flight and MQD activity

Earning route	Rate	Terms
Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges	5 SkyMiles per 1 USD	What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic Posts: Allow up to 6 to 8 weeks for selected flight and MQD activity

Elite earning bonuses

Silver Medallion

Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges

7 SkyMiles per 1 USD

What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above

Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic

Gold Medallion

Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges

8 SkyMiles per 1 USD

What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above

Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic

Platinum Medallion

Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges

9 SkyMiles per 1 USD

What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above

Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic

Diamond Medallion

Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges

11 SkyMiles per 1 USD

What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above

Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic

Tier	Rate	Terms
Silver Medallion Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges	7 SkyMiles per 1 USD	What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic
Gold Medallion Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges	8 SkyMiles per 1 USD	What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic
Platinum Medallion Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges	9 SkyMiles per 1 USD	What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic
Diamond Medallion Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges	11 SkyMiles per 1 USD	What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic

Pricing rules matter more than the word “free,” which is doing heroic work in most loyalty brochures.

Ways to redeem

Delta-operated flight awards

Dynamic mileage pricing displayed for the selected itinerary

Delta does not publish one fixed award chart for Delta-operated awards.

Search: delta.com · Fly Delta app

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

SkyTeam and partner flight awards

Itinerary- and inventory-specific mileage price displayed by Delta

Search: delta.com · Delta reservations for selected partners

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Miles + Cash

Displayed combination of SkyMiles and cash for an eligible award

Search: delta.com · Fly Delta app

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Cash and points: Miles + Cash is available on eligible awards when displayed.

Pay with Miles

Eligible Delta cardmembers apply miles toward qualifying ticket cost at the published increment

Search: Delta booking flow

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Cash and points: Remaining eligible ticket cost is paid with the eligible Delta card.

Mileage Upgrade Awards and post-purchase upgrades

Route-, fare-, and offer-specific mileage price

Search: delta.com · Fly Delta app · Delta reservations

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Delta Vacations

Miles may offset eligible vacation-package cost at the displayed rate

Search: Delta Vacations

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Cash and points: Eligible packages can combine miles with another payment method.

SkyMiles Experiences

Experience-specific auction or fixed mileage price

Search: SkyMiles Experiences

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Donate miles

Member-selected donation subject to participating-charity rules

Search: Delta SkyWish and published donation channels

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Option	Pricing	Booking access
Delta-operated flight awards	Dynamic mileage pricing displayed for the selected itinerary Delta does not publish one fixed award chart for Delta-operated awards.	Search: delta.com · Fly Delta app Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.
SkyTeam and partner flight awards	Itinerary- and inventory-specific mileage price displayed by Delta	Search: delta.com · Delta reservations for selected partners Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.
Miles + Cash	Displayed combination of SkyMiles and cash for an eligible award	Search: delta.com · Fly Delta app Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel. Cash and points: Miles + Cash is available on eligible awards when displayed.
Pay with Miles	Eligible Delta cardmembers apply miles toward qualifying ticket cost at the published increment	Search: Delta booking flow Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel. Cash and points: Remaining eligible ticket cost is paid with the eligible Delta card.
Mileage Upgrade Awards and post-purchase upgrades	Route-, fare-, and offer-specific mileage price	Search: delta.com · Fly Delta app · Delta reservations Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.
Delta Vacations	Miles may offset eligible vacation-package cost at the displayed rate	Search: Delta Vacations Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel. Cash and points: Eligible packages can combine miles with another payment method.
SkyMiles Experiences	Experience-specific auction or fixed mileage price	Search: SkyMiles Experiences Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.
Donate miles	Member-selected donation subject to participating-charity rules	Search: Delta SkyWish and published donation channels Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Rules and reversals

Delta-operated flight awards

Taxes and fees: Award inventory, taxes, fees, and fare rules apply.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

SkyTeam and partner flight awards

Taxes and fees: Partner award inventory, carrier access, taxes, fees, and routing rules apply.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

Miles + Cash

Taxes and fees: Availability and award-fare rules apply.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

Pay with Miles

Taxes and fees: Eligible U.S. Delta SkyMiles card and qualifying Delta flight required.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

Mileage Upgrade Awards and post-purchase upgrades

Taxes and fees: Eligible fare, route, cabin, and upgrade inventory required.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

Delta Vacations

Taxes and fees: Package, traveler, taxes, fees, and cancellation rules apply.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

SkyMiles Experiences

Taxes and fees: Inventory, member eligibility, event, and fulfillment rules apply.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

Donate miles

Taxes and fees: Minimums, eligible charities, and campaign terms apply.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

Option	Costs and validity	Changes and refunds
Delta-operated flight awards	Taxes and fees: Award inventory, taxes, fees, and fare rules apply. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.
SkyTeam and partner flight awards	Taxes and fees: Partner award inventory, carrier access, taxes, fees, and routing rules apply. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.
Miles + Cash	Taxes and fees: Availability and award-fare rules apply. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.
Pay with Miles	Taxes and fees: Eligible U.S. Delta SkyMiles card and qualifying Delta flight required. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.
Mileage Upgrade Awards and post-purchase upgrades	Taxes and fees: Eligible fare, route, cabin, and upgrade inventory required. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.
Delta Vacations	Taxes and fees: Package, traveler, taxes, fees, and cancellation rules apply. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.
SkyMiles Experiences	Taxes and fees: Inventory, member eligibility, event, and fulfillment rules apply. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.
Donate miles	Taxes and fees: Minimums, eligible charities, and campaign terms apply. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

The useful question is not whether a partnership exists. It is where you can earn, where you can transfer, and which footnote is waiting to spoil the headline.

Partner directory

Alliance

The global alliance this carrier belongs to.

SkyTeam

Airline partnerships

Bilateral and other carrier partnerships outside the global alliance.

Aeromexico
Air France
Cape Air
KLM
Korean Air
LATAM Airlines
Virgin Atlantic
WestJet

Credit cards

Card products directly associated with this loyalty program.

Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card

Earn with partners

Online and card-linked shopping

SkyMiles Shopping

Merchant-specific miles per dollar or fixed-mile offers.

Currency: SkyMiles

Counts: Eligible tracked purchases

Does not count: Returns, untracked purchases, and merchant exclusions

Use through: SkyMiles Shopping · SkyMiles Shopping browser extension

Dining at participating restaurants with a linked card

SkyMiles Dining

Membership-level rate published by SkyMiles Dining.

Currency: SkyMiles

Counts: Eligible dining paid with a registered card

Does not count: Restaurant caps, excluded days, and returned charges

Use through: SkyMiles Dining

Linked-account Starbucks and Delta activity

Starbucks Rewards partnership

Published linked-account bonuses and eligible travel-day earning.

Currency: SkyMiles

Counts: Qualifying linked-account activity

Does not count: Unlinked or offer-excluded activity

Use through: Delta and Starbucks linked-account channel

Eligible Uber rides and Uber Eats activity

Uber partnership

Product- and service-specific SkyMiles rate shown by the linked partnership.

Currency: SkyMiles

Counts: Eligible linked-account transactions

Does not count: Unlinked accounts and excluded products

Use through: Uber app with linked SkyMiles account

Eligible completed vacation packages

Delta Vacations

Package-specific miles plus eligible lead-booker MQDs.

Currency: SkyMiles

Counts: Eligible completed Delta Vacations packages

Does not count: Taxes, fees, insurance, and excluded package components

Use through: Delta Vacations

Hotels, vacation rentals, and cars booked through Delta

Delta Stays and Cars

Offer-specific miles displayed before booking.

Currency: SkyMiles

Counts: Eligible completed bookings

Does not count: Taxes, fees, cancellations, and supplier exclusions

Use through: Delta Stays · Delta Cars

Eligible card purchases and MQD benefits

Delta SkyMiles American Express cards

Card- and category-specific SkyMiles; eligible Platinum and Reserve cards also publish MQD Headstart and Boost.

Currency: SkyMiles

Counts: Eligible purchases on the specific card

Does not count: Fees, cash-like transactions, returns, and card-agreement exclusions

Use through: American Express card account

Partner	Rate or pricing	Access and limits
SkyMiles Shopping Online and card-linked shopping	Merchant-specific miles per dollar or fixed-mile offers.	Currency: SkyMiles Counts: Eligible tracked purchases Does not count: Returns, untracked purchases, and merchant exclusions Use through: SkyMiles Shopping · SkyMiles Shopping browser extension
SkyMiles Dining Dining at participating restaurants with a linked card	Membership-level rate published by SkyMiles Dining.	Currency: SkyMiles Counts: Eligible dining paid with a registered card Does not count: Restaurant caps, excluded days, and returned charges Use through: SkyMiles Dining
Starbucks Rewards partnership Linked-account Starbucks and Delta activity	Published linked-account bonuses and eligible travel-day earning.	Currency: SkyMiles Counts: Qualifying linked-account activity Does not count: Unlinked or offer-excluded activity Use through: Delta and Starbucks linked-account channel
Uber partnership Eligible Uber rides and Uber Eats activity	Product- and service-specific SkyMiles rate shown by the linked partnership.	Currency: SkyMiles Counts: Eligible linked-account transactions Does not count: Unlinked accounts and excluded products Use through: Uber app with linked SkyMiles account
Delta Vacations Eligible completed vacation packages	Package-specific miles plus eligible lead-booker MQDs.	Currency: SkyMiles Counts: Eligible completed Delta Vacations packages Does not count: Taxes, fees, insurance, and excluded package components Use through: Delta Vacations
Delta Stays and Cars Hotels, vacation rentals, and cars booked through Delta	Offer-specific miles displayed before booking.	Currency: SkyMiles Counts: Eligible completed bookings Does not count: Taxes, fees, cancellations, and supplier exclusions Use through: Delta Stays · Delta Cars
Delta SkyMiles American Express cards Eligible card purchases and MQD benefits	Card- and category-specific SkyMiles; eligible Platinum and Reserve cards also publish MQD Headstart and Boost.	Currency: SkyMiles Counts: Eligible purchases on the specific card Does not count: Fees, cash-like transactions, returns, and card-agreement exclusions Use through: American Express card account

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Delta SkyMiles

A revenue-led airline loyalty program with four annual Medallion tiers earned through Medallion Qualification Dollars.

The tier name is the easy part. Here is the bill for reaching it—and what the program owes you in return.

How to qualify

Member

Base tier

Enroll in the program

membership term

Counts: Enrollment

Silver Medallion

5,000 MQD

Current published qualification year

Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity

Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges

Gold Medallion

10,000 MQD

Current published qualification year

Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity

Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges

Platinum Medallion

15,000 MQD

Current published qualification year

Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity

Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges

Diamond Medallion

28,000 MQD

Current published qualification year

Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity

Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges

Tier	Qualification paths
Member Base tier	Enroll in the program membership term Counts: Enrollment
Silver Medallion	5,000 MQD Current published qualification year Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges
Gold Medallion	10,000 MQD Current published qualification year Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges
Platinum Medallion	15,000 MQD Current published qualification year Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges
Diamond Medallion	28,000 MQD Current published qualification year Counts: Delta Vacations · Eligible Delta and partner flights · Eligible Delta card MQD activity Does not count: Delta Main Basic · Government taxes and excluded ancillary charges

What each tier gets

Silver Medallion

Flight earning
Earn 7 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights.
Checked baggage
First checked bag free for the member and eligible companions.
Complimentary upgrades
Conditional
Eligible for complimentary upgrades to eligible premium cabins.
Delta Main Basic excluded · Inventory and route rules apply
SkyTeam Elite
Receives SkyTeam Elite recognition on eligible alliance travel.

Gold Medallion

Flight earning
Earn 8 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights.
Sky Priority
Receives eligible priority airport services.
Earlier complimentary upgrade priority
Conditional
Eligible complimentary upgrades can clear earlier than Silver.
Inventory and route rules apply
SkyTeam Elite Plus
Conditional
Receives SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits, including eligible international lounge access.
Alliance itinerary and lounge rules apply

Platinum Medallion

Flight earning
Earn 9 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights.
Choice Benefit
Select one published annual Choice Benefit after qualifying.
Delta Comfort access
Conditional
Eligible for complimentary Delta Comfort seating shortly after ticketing.
Fare and inventory rules apply
Regional Upgrade Certificate option
Regional Upgrade Certificates are available as a Choice Benefit selection.

Diamond Medallion

Flight earning
Earn 11 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights.
Three Choice Benefits
Select three published annual Choice Benefits after qualifying.
Global Upgrade Certificate option
Global Upgrade Certificates are available among the published Choice Benefits.
Highest Medallion service tier
Receives Delta's highest published Medallion priority and service recognition.

Tier	Privileges
Silver Medallion	Flight earning Earn 7 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights. Checked baggage First checked bag free for the member and eligible companions. Complimentary upgrades Conditional Eligible for complimentary upgrades to eligible premium cabins. Delta Main Basic excluded · Inventory and route rules apply SkyTeam Elite Receives SkyTeam Elite recognition on eligible alliance travel.
Gold Medallion	Flight earning Earn 8 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights. Sky Priority Receives eligible priority airport services. Earlier complimentary upgrade priority Conditional Eligible complimentary upgrades can clear earlier than Silver. Inventory and route rules apply SkyTeam Elite Plus Conditional Receives SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits, including eligible international lounge access. Alliance itinerary and lounge rules apply
Platinum Medallion	Flight earning Earn 9 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights. Choice Benefit Select one published annual Choice Benefit after qualifying. Delta Comfort access Conditional Eligible for complimentary Delta Comfort seating shortly after ticketing. Fare and inventory rules apply Regional Upgrade Certificate option Regional Upgrade Certificates are available as a Choice Benefit selection.
Diamond Medallion	Flight earning Earn 11 miles per eligible USD on Delta-marketed flights. Three Choice Benefits Select three published annual Choice Benefits after qualifying. Global Upgrade Certificate option Global Upgrade Certificates are available among the published Choice Benefits. Highest Medallion service tier Receives Delta's highest published Medallion priority and service recognition.

The headline rate is only half the story. What counts—and what quietly does not—is where the arithmetic gets interesting.

How earning works

Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges

5 SkyMiles per 1 USD

What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above

Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic

Posts: Allow up to 6 to 8 weeks for selected flight and MQD activity

Earning route	Rate	Terms
Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges	5 SkyMiles per 1 USD	What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic Posts: Allow up to 6 to 8 weeks for selected flight and MQD activity

Elite earning bonuses

Silver Medallion

Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges

7 SkyMiles per 1 USD

What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above

Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic

Gold Medallion

Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges

8 SkyMiles per 1 USD

What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above

Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic

Platinum Medallion

Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges

9 SkyMiles per 1 USD

What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above

Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic

Diamond Medallion

Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges

11 SkyMiles per 1 USD

What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above

Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic

Tier	Rate	Terms
Silver Medallion Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges	7 SkyMiles per 1 USD	What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic
Gold Medallion Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges	8 SkyMiles per 1 USD	What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic
Platinum Medallion Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges	9 SkyMiles per 1 USD	What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic
Diamond Medallion Delta-marketed eligible base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges	11 SkyMiles per 1 USD	What counts: Eligible Delta-marketed fares in Main Cabin or above Does not count: Government taxes and fees · Delta Main Basic

Pricing rules matter more than the word “free,” which is doing heroic work in most loyalty brochures.

Ways to redeem

Delta-operated flight awards

Dynamic mileage pricing displayed for the selected itinerary

Delta does not publish one fixed award chart for Delta-operated awards.

Search: delta.com · Fly Delta app

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

SkyTeam and partner flight awards

Itinerary- and inventory-specific mileage price displayed by Delta

Search: delta.com · Delta reservations for selected partners

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Miles + Cash

Displayed combination of SkyMiles and cash for an eligible award

Search: delta.com · Fly Delta app

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Cash and points: Miles + Cash is available on eligible awards when displayed.

Pay with Miles

Eligible Delta cardmembers apply miles toward qualifying ticket cost at the published increment

Search: Delta booking flow

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Cash and points: Remaining eligible ticket cost is paid with the eligible Delta card.

Mileage Upgrade Awards and post-purchase upgrades

Route-, fare-, and offer-specific mileage price

Search: delta.com · Fly Delta app · Delta reservations

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Delta Vacations

Miles may offset eligible vacation-package cost at the displayed rate

Search: Delta Vacations

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Cash and points: Eligible packages can combine miles with another payment method.

SkyMiles Experiences

Experience-specific auction or fixed mileage price

Search: SkyMiles Experiences

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Donate miles

Member-selected donation subject to participating-charity rules

Search: Delta SkyWish and published donation channels

Online: Available

Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Option	Pricing	Booking access
Delta-operated flight awards	Dynamic mileage pricing displayed for the selected itinerary Delta does not publish one fixed award chart for Delta-operated awards.	Search: delta.com · Fly Delta app Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.
SkyTeam and partner flight awards	Itinerary- and inventory-specific mileage price displayed by Delta	Search: delta.com · Delta reservations for selected partners Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.
Miles + Cash	Displayed combination of SkyMiles and cash for an eligible award	Search: delta.com · Fly Delta app Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel. Cash and points: Miles + Cash is available on eligible awards when displayed.
Pay with Miles	Eligible Delta cardmembers apply miles toward qualifying ticket cost at the published increment	Search: Delta booking flow Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel. Cash and points: Remaining eligible ticket cost is paid with the eligible Delta card.
Mileage Upgrade Awards and post-purchase upgrades	Route-, fare-, and offer-specific mileage price	Search: delta.com · Fly Delta app · Delta reservations Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.
Delta Vacations	Miles may offset eligible vacation-package cost at the displayed rate	Search: Delta Vacations Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel. Cash and points: Eligible packages can combine miles with another payment method.
SkyMiles Experiences	Experience-specific auction or fixed mileage price	Search: SkyMiles Experiences Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.
Donate miles	Member-selected donation subject to participating-charity rules	Search: Delta SkyWish and published donation channels Online: Available Phone: Limited · Assistance availability depends on the selected redemption channel.

Rules and reversals

Delta-operated flight awards

Taxes and fees: Award inventory, taxes, fees, and fare rules apply.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

SkyTeam and partner flight awards

Taxes and fees: Partner award inventory, carrier access, taxes, fees, and routing rules apply.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

Miles + Cash

Taxes and fees: Availability and award-fare rules apply.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

Pay with Miles

Taxes and fees: Eligible U.S. Delta SkyMiles card and qualifying Delta flight required.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

Mileage Upgrade Awards and post-purchase upgrades

Taxes and fees: Eligible fare, route, cabin, and upgrade inventory required.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

Delta Vacations

Taxes and fees: Package, traveler, taxes, fees, and cancellation rules apply.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

SkyMiles Experiences

Taxes and fees: Inventory, member eligibility, event, and fulfillment rules apply.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

Donate miles

Taxes and fees: Minimums, eligible charities, and campaign terms apply.

Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity.

For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.

Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes.

Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation.

Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

Option	Costs and validity	Changes and refunds
Delta-operated flight awards	Taxes and fees: Award inventory, taxes, fees, and fare rules apply. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.
SkyTeam and partner flight awards	Taxes and fees: Partner award inventory, carrier access, taxes, fees, and routing rules apply. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.
Miles + Cash	Taxes and fees: Availability and award-fare rules apply. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.
Pay with Miles	Taxes and fees: Eligible U.S. Delta SkyMiles card and qualifying Delta flight required. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.
Mileage Upgrade Awards and post-purchase upgrades	Taxes and fees: Eligible fare, route, cabin, and upgrade inventory required. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.
Delta Vacations	Taxes and fees: Package, traveler, taxes, fees, and cancellation rules apply. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.
SkyMiles Experiences	Taxes and fees: Inventory, member eligibility, event, and fulfillment rules apply. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.
Donate miles	Taxes and fees: Minimums, eligible charities, and campaign terms apply. Validity: The issued ticket, booking, product, or experience terms control validity. For someone else: Recipient eligibility depends on the selected redemption.	Changes: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control changes. Cancellation: The fare, provider, and product rules shown before redemption control cancellation. Refund timing: Point return, when permitted, follows the provider's processing rules.

The useful question is not whether a partnership exists. It is where you can earn, where you can transfer, and which footnote is waiting to spoil the headline.

Partner directory

Alliance

The global alliance this carrier belongs to.

SkyTeam

Airline partnerships

Bilateral and other carrier partnerships outside the global alliance.

Aeromexico
Air France
Cape Air
KLM
Korean Air
LATAM Airlines
Virgin Atlantic
WestJet

Credit cards

Card products directly associated with this loyalty program.

Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card

Earn with partners

Online and card-linked shopping

SkyMiles Shopping

Merchant-specific miles per dollar or fixed-mile offers.

Currency: SkyMiles

Counts: Eligible tracked purchases

Does not count: Returns, untracked purchases, and merchant exclusions

Use through: SkyMiles Shopping · SkyMiles Shopping browser extension

Dining at participating restaurants with a linked card

SkyMiles Dining

Membership-level rate published by SkyMiles Dining.

Currency: SkyMiles

Counts: Eligible dining paid with a registered card

Does not count: Restaurant caps, excluded days, and returned charges

Use through: SkyMiles Dining

Linked-account Starbucks and Delta activity

Starbucks Rewards partnership

Published linked-account bonuses and eligible travel-day earning.

Currency: SkyMiles

Counts: Qualifying linked-account activity

Does not count: Unlinked or offer-excluded activity

Use through: Delta and Starbucks linked-account channel

Eligible Uber rides and Uber Eats activity

Uber partnership

Product- and service-specific SkyMiles rate shown by the linked partnership.

Currency: SkyMiles

Counts: Eligible linked-account transactions

Does not count: Unlinked accounts and excluded products

Use through: Uber app with linked SkyMiles account

Eligible completed vacation packages

Delta Vacations

Package-specific miles plus eligible lead-booker MQDs.

Currency: SkyMiles

Counts: Eligible completed Delta Vacations packages

Does not count: Taxes, fees, insurance, and excluded package components

Use through: Delta Vacations

Hotels, vacation rentals, and cars booked through Delta

Delta Stays and Cars

Offer-specific miles displayed before booking.

Currency: SkyMiles

Counts: Eligible completed bookings

Does not count: Taxes, fees, cancellations, and supplier exclusions

Use through: Delta Stays · Delta Cars

Eligible card purchases and MQD benefits

Delta SkyMiles American Express cards

Card- and category-specific SkyMiles; eligible Platinum and Reserve cards also publish MQD Headstart and Boost.

Currency: SkyMiles

Counts: Eligible purchases on the specific card

Does not count: Fees, cash-like transactions, returns, and card-agreement exclusions

Use through: American Express card account

Partner	Rate or pricing	Access and limits
SkyMiles Shopping Online and card-linked shopping	Merchant-specific miles per dollar or fixed-mile offers.	Currency: SkyMiles Counts: Eligible tracked purchases Does not count: Returns, untracked purchases, and merchant exclusions Use through: SkyMiles Shopping · SkyMiles Shopping browser extension
SkyMiles Dining Dining at participating restaurants with a linked card	Membership-level rate published by SkyMiles Dining.	Currency: SkyMiles Counts: Eligible dining paid with a registered card Does not count: Restaurant caps, excluded days, and returned charges Use through: SkyMiles Dining
Starbucks Rewards partnership Linked-account Starbucks and Delta activity	Published linked-account bonuses and eligible travel-day earning.	Currency: SkyMiles Counts: Qualifying linked-account activity Does not count: Unlinked or offer-excluded activity Use through: Delta and Starbucks linked-account channel
Uber partnership Eligible Uber rides and Uber Eats activity	Product- and service-specific SkyMiles rate shown by the linked partnership.	Currency: SkyMiles Counts: Eligible linked-account transactions Does not count: Unlinked accounts and excluded products Use through: Uber app with linked SkyMiles account
Delta Vacations Eligible completed vacation packages	Package-specific miles plus eligible lead-booker MQDs.	Currency: SkyMiles Counts: Eligible completed Delta Vacations packages Does not count: Taxes, fees, insurance, and excluded package components Use through: Delta Vacations
Delta Stays and Cars Hotels, vacation rentals, and cars booked through Delta	Offer-specific miles displayed before booking.	Currency: SkyMiles Counts: Eligible completed bookings Does not count: Taxes, fees, cancellations, and supplier exclusions Use through: Delta Stays · Delta Cars
Delta SkyMiles American Express cards Eligible card purchases and MQD benefits	Card- and category-specific SkyMiles; eligible Platinum and Reserve cards also publish MQD Headstart and Boost.	Currency: SkyMiles Counts: Eligible purchases on the specific card Does not count: Fees, cash-like transactions, returns, and card-agreement exclusions Use through: American Express card account

Delta SkyMiles

Program Identity

Status and Qualification

How to qualify

What each tier gets

Earn

How earning works

Elite earning bonuses

Redeem

Ways to redeem

Rules and reversals

Partners

Partner directory

Alliance

Airline partnerships

Credit cards

Earn with partners

Checking the facts…

Delta SkyMiles

Program Identity

Status and Qualification

How to qualify

What each tier gets

Earn

How earning works

Elite earning bonuses

Redeem

Ways to redeem

Rules and reversals

Partners

Partner directory

Alliance

Airline partnerships

Credit cards

Earn with partners