SkyMiles
Delta SkyMiles is a revenue-based program where miles earned and award prices both fluctuate with ticket cost. While elite status brings genuine perks like upgrade priority and Sky Club access, the dynamic award pricing and lack of an award chart make redemption planning unpredictable.
SkyMiles
Currency
4
Tiers
Earning & Redemption
Earning Rate
Earn miles based on dollars spent rather than distance; 5 miles per USD on Delta flights, more with co-branded credit cards
Redemption Rate
Award pricing is dynamic — domestic economy starts around 5,000–12,000 miles; transatlantic Business Class from 50,000–100,000+ miles
Membership Tiers
Silver Medallion
Entry elite tier with upgrade priority, same-day change fee waivers, and bonus miles
Gold Medallion
Complimentary upgrades, domestic first class upgrades, and Sky Club day pass access
Platinum Medallion
Unlimited Sky Club access, higher upgrade priority, and companion upgrade certificates
Diamond Medallion
Top tier with maximum upgrade priority, complimentary Delta One upgrades, and Choice Benefits
Scores
Earning7/10
Redemption5/10
Overall6/10