HOW TO EARN MILES

Earning With Airline Partners


Fly with more than 20 trusted airline partners anywhere in the world to earn miles that you can use for Award Travel, upgrades and more. Any eligible flight that is not Delta-marketed will earn miles according to these partner airline rules. For certain partners, earn will be determined based on marketing and ticketing carrier., Go to footer note SkyMiles Members flying on a partner-marketed flight (excluding basic economy and similar fares) will be able to count flight miles flown toward their Million Miler Status.

Core Global Airline Partners


AeroMexico-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below1, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion).2

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

Other: Flights operated/marketed by AeroMexico Connect are also eligible to earn miles.

(1) Effective 5/28/2021 for tickets issued on Delta ticket stock (ticket numbers beginning with “006”), will earn miles as if they were Delta-operated flights. Medallion mileage accrual bonuses will apply and MQM bonuses will apply (AeroMexico’s J-Class 100%, C/D/I/W/Y-Classes 50% of applicable MQM’s).

(2) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.

(3) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 500 MQMs per segment.

(4) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

(5) Medallion Mileage Bonus is based on Base Miles earned: Diamond - 120%; Platinum - 80%; Gold - 60%; Silver - 40%

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

Air France-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion).1

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

Other Exclusions: 

Segments booked as Air France (AF) and operated by the following are not eligible to earn miles:

  • TGVAIR provided by the French Rail Company SNCF
  • Boat and Ferry Service with the Fare Basis YBOAT
  • Bus Service

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.
(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 500 MQMs per segment.
(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.
(4) Medallion Mileage Bonus is based on Base Miles earned: Diamond - 120%; Platinum - 80%; Gold - 60%; Silver - 40%

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

China Eastern-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion).1

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.  

Eligible Flights:  Mileage earn valid on flights marketed by China Eastern or Shanghai Airlines, operated by China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines or other SkyTeam Partner.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.
(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 500 MQMs per segment.
(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.
(4) Medallion Mileage Bonus is based on Base Miles earned: Diamond - 120%; Platinum - 80%; Gold - 60%; Silver - 40%

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

KLM-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

Other Exclusions: Mileage earn only applies to KLM-marketed flights operated by KLM, KLM Cityhopper, and KLM coded SkyTeam partners. KLM-marketed flights operated by Jet Airways are not eligible to earn miles. Mileage earn is not eligible for the following KL-marketed flight ranges: KL100-199 and KL211-399

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.
(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 500 MQMs per segment.
(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.
(4) Medallion Mileage Bonus is based on Base Miles earned: Diamond - 120%; Platinum - 80%; Gold - 60%; Silver - 40%

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight.

Korean Air-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

Other Exclusions: Mileage earn is not eligible for KE flights 9000-9999

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.

(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 500 MQMs per segment.

(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

(4) Medallion Mileage Bonus is based on Base Miles earned: Diamond - 120%; Platinum - 80%; Gold - 60%; Silver - 40%

*For purposes of mileage credit, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight.

LATAM-marketed flights (including all LATAM subsidiaries-marketed flights) in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion).1

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

Other: Mileage earn is only eligible for flights operated by LATAM, Delta, Delta Shuttle® or Delta Connection®.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to Delta partner flights that are marketed and operated by that partner or Delta.

(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 500 MQMs per segment.

(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

(4) Medallion Mileage Bonus is based on Base Miles earned: Diamond - 120%; Platinum - 80%; Gold - 60%; Silver - 40%

* For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

Virgin Atlantic-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

*Members will always earn miles, MQMs and MQDs based on the fare class letter indicated (for example: V, Y, B, etc,) when they are booking the ticket, regardless of the name of the class of service (for example: Economy Delight, Economy Classic, or Economy Light) displayed.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

Other Exclusions: Mileage earn is only eligible for flights operated by Virgin Atlantic, Delta, Delta Shuttle® or Delta Connection®

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to Delta partner flights that are marketed and operated by that partner or Delta.

(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 500 MQMs per segment.

(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

(4) Medallion Mileage Bonus is based on Base Miles earned: Diamond - 120%; Platinum - 80%; Gold - 60%; Silver - 40%

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

Global Airline Partners


SkyMiles Members can earn miles and earn towards Medallion Status on Delta marketed flights, operated by Air Baltic.

Members will earn miles like they normally do on Delta-marketed, Delta-operated flights.(1)

SkyMiles Members traveling on Delta-marketed flights operated by Air Baltic are eligible to earn miles and earn towards Medallion Status (2) (3). Travel must be booked through delta.com or any Delta authorized sales channel.  Customer should include their SkyMiles account number onto Delta’s reservation record locator during booking.  If a SkyMiles account number was not added to the reservation prior to travel, customer may, within 9 months of completion of the flight, request a retroactive credit. If a SkyMiles Number is added to the reservation prior to travel, the miles will be credited automatically with no action needed from the SkyMiles Member.  Mileage will be credited only for travel flown by the SkyMiles Member on scheduled service flights. Mileage is credited to the SkyMiles account of the traveler, regardless of who pays for the ticket. Mileage from one account cannot be pooled or combined with the mileage of another individual’s account. Each Member must earn his/her own mileage credit.

(1) For Air Baltic-operated and Delta-marketed flights, SkyMiles Members will earn miles based on ticket price, at the rate of 5 miles per U.S. Dollar (USD) spent, including base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but excluding government-imposed taxes and fees. Silver Medallion Members earn two additional miles per dollar (for a total of seven), Gold Medallion Members earn an additional three miles per dollar (for a total of eight), Platinum Medallion Members earn four additional miles per dollar (for a total of nine), and Diamond Medallion Members earn six additional miles per dollar (for a total of eleven). Medallion mileage bonus per USD spent based on earned Medallion status at the time of travel. Air Baltic-marketed flights are not eligible to earn miles and earn towards Medallion Status.

(2) SkyMiles Members are eligible to earn Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs), Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs) and Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) based on Delta-ticketed flight rules. MQMs are earned through flight activity are calculated based on distance flown and fare class purchased on Delta, Delta Connection®, Delta Shuttle®, and select airline partners. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 500 MQMs per segment. “Distance flown” means the calculated distance between the origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight. Members can only earn MQMs for qualifying travel through December 31, 2023.

(3) MQSs are earned through flight activity on Delta, Delta Connection, Delta Shuttle, and select airline partners. All paid fare classes eligible to earn MQMs count toward MQSs. MQDs are the sum total of the SkyMiles Member’s spend on Delta-marketed flights (flight numbers that include the “DL” airline code), inclusive of the base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but exclusive of government-imposed taxes and fees. Members can only earn MQSs for qualifying travel until December 31, 2023.

The following tickets are not eligible for mileage accrual on Air Baltic flights: Bulk, consolidator vacation or tour package fare products, Award Tickets or Pay with Miles tickets. Delta Air Lines is the final authority on the interpretation of these rules.

All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption, and travel benefits. The rules are subject to change anytime without notice. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules.

For Matmid Club Members to earn miles, please add your Member Number under My Trips once you've book your trip or by calling Delta Reservations. Plus, look forward to elite benefits coming for both SkyMiles and Matmid Members beginning January 15, 2024.

EL AL-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown (1) as determined by the fare class paid.

(2) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown (1) as determined by the fare class paid.

(3) Medallion Mileage Bonus is based on Base Miles earned: Diamond - 120%; Platinum - 80%; Gold - 60%; Silver - 40% (1) For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight.

Aerolíneas Argentina-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

(1) Partner-marketed flights earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.
(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment.
(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

Air Europa-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.
(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment.
(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight.

SkyMiles Members can earn miles and earn towards Medallion Status on select Cape Air flights arriving to/departing from Boston Logan International (BOS), San Juan, PR (SJU), St. Thomas, USVI (STT), St. Croix, USVI (STX) and Billings, MT (BIL) that are purchased in Delta channels (operated and marketed by Cape Air and ticketed by Delta).

Members will earn miles like they normally do on Delta-marketed flights.1

Members earn Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) towards Medallion Status on eligible Cape Air flights like they normally do on Delta-marketed flights2

Be sure to add your SkyMiles Number to your reservation prior to travel so that your miles are credited automatically after you travel.

SkyMiles Members traveling on select flights operated by Cape Air are eligible to earn miles and earn towards Medallion Status. Travel must be booked through delta.com or any Delta authorized sales channel.  The qualifying electronic ticket for Cape Air eligible flight must be issued on Delta (006) ticket stock only. Customer should include their SkyMiles account number onto Delta’s reservation record locator during booking. If a SkyMiles account number was not added to the reservation prior to travel, customer may, within 9 months of completion of the flight, request a retroactive credit. If a SkyMiles Number is added to the reservation prior to travel, the miles will be credited automatically with no action needed from the SkyMiles Member. Mileage will be credited only for travel flown by the SkyMiles Member on scheduled service flights. Mileage is credited to the SkyMiles account of the traveler, regardless of who pays for the ticket. Mileage from one account cannot be pooled or combined with the mileage of another individual’s account. Each Member must earn his/her own mileage credit.

(1) For Cape Air-marketed (flight numbers that include the “9K” airline code) and Delta-ticketed (featuring a ticket number beginning with “006”) flights, SkyMiles Members will earn miles based on ticket price, at the rate of 5 miles per U.S. Dollar (USD) spent, including base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but excluding government-imposed taxes and fees. Silver Medallion Members earn two additional miles per dollar (for a total of seven), Gold Medallion Members earn an additional three miles per dollar (for a total of eight), Platinum Medallion Members earn four additional miles per dollar (for a total of nine), and Diamond Medallion Members earn six additional miles per dollar (for a total of eleven). Medallion mileage bonus per USD spent based on earned Medallion status at the time of travel.

(2) SkyMiles Members are eligible to earn Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) based on Delta-ticketed flight rules. MQDs are the sum total of the SkyMiles Member’s spend on Delta-marketed flights (flight numbers that include the “DL” airline code), inclusive of the base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but exclusive of government-imposed taxes and fees

The following tickets are not eligible for mileage accrual on Cape Air flights: Bulk, consolidator vacation or tour package fare products, Award Tickets or Pay with Miles tickets. Delta Air Lines is the final authority on the interpretation of these rules.

All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption, and travel benefits. The rules are subject to change anytime without notice. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules.

China Airlines-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

Eligible Flights:
Mandarin Airlines (AE) Flights eligible for SkyMiles accrual: AE 211-212, 217-218, 269-270, 951-954, 957-958, 967-968, 975-978, 987-996
Tickets flown prior to April 26, 2017, AE Flights eligible for SkyMiles accrual: AE 265-266, 271-272, 971-972
Tickets flown prior to April 26, 2017, AE Flights not eligible for SkyMiles accrual: AE 217-218

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.
(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment.
(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

Note: Beginning on flights on or after January 1, 2020, SkyMiles Members will no longer earn miles on China Southern (CZ) flights that are marketed or operated by SkyTeam partner airlines. SkyMiles Members flying with China Southern will continue earning miles only on the following flights:

  • China Southern-marketed/China Southern-operated 
  • Delta-marketed/China Southern-operated 
  • China Southern-marketed/Delta-operated

China Southern-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to Delta Air Lines or China Southern flights that are marketed or operated by China Southern or Delta Air Lines.
(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment.
(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

Czech Airlines-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.
(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment.
(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

Garuda-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.
(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment.
(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

Important: When booking directly with Hawaiian Airlines, SkyMiles Members cannot add their SkyMiles number to their booking. Members can call Hawaiian Airlines (1-877-426-4537) to add their SkyMiles number, or can give to the agent during check-in.

Hawaiian Airlines-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

Eligible Flights: Flights within the State of Hawaii only.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to Delta partner flights that are marketed and operated by that partner or Delta.
(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment.
(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

In cases where these changes result in a loss of redeemable miles for tickets booked prior to 10/26/17 and flown after 1/1/18, customers may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form after all travel on a given ticket is completed.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

Beginning with travel on January 1, 2024, SkyMiles Members can earn miles and earn towards Medallion Status on ITA Airways-marketed, ITA Airways operated flights based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance*.

Members will earn miles like they normally do on Delta-marketed flights.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

(2) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

(3) Medallion Mileage Bonus is based on Base Miles earned: Diamond - 120%; Platinum - 80%; Gold - 60%; Silver - 40%.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight.

All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption, and travel benefits. The rules are subject to change anytime without notice. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules.

1) Delta-marketed, ITA Airways operated flights will be denoted by the DL*/AZ airline code. Please note, earn is temporarily unavailable on ITA Airways-marketed, ITA Airways-operated flights denoted by AZ*/AZ airline code. Additionally, SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus benefits will be temporarily unavailable on ITA Airways-operated flights.

2) For Delta-marketed, ITA Airways operated flights (flight numbers that include the “DL*/AZ” airline code), SkyMiles Members will earn miles based on ticket price, at the rate of 5 miles per U.S. Dollar (USD) spent, including base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but excluding government-imposed taxes and fees. Silver Medallion Members earn two additional miles per dollar (for a total of seven), Gold Medallion Members earn an additional three miles per dollar (for a total of eight), Platinum Medallion Members earn four additional miles per dollar (for a total of nine), and Diamond Medallion Members earn six additional miles per dollar (for a total of eleven). Medallion mileage bonus per USD spent is based on earned Medallion status at the time of travel.

Kenya Airways-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

(1)Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.
(2)Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment.
(3)Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

Middle East Airlines-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

Other Exclusions: Mileage earn is not eligible for the following ME-marketed flight ranges: ME7001-8999 and ME9001-9003

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.
(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment.
(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

Saudia Airlines-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.
(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment.
(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. Please note that retro-credit requests for travel on Saudia flights is temporarily unavailable until February 1, 2022.

TAROM-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.
(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment.
(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

Vietnam Airlines-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

†Applies to VN fare-classes I, U & E revenue tickets only.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

Other Exclusions:
Mileage earn is not eligible for the following VN-marketed flight ranges:
VN8050-8063
VN8070-8072
VN8430-8433
VN8440-8443

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.
(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment.
(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

WestJet-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion).

Class exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to Delta partner flights that are marketed and operated by that partner or Delta.

(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion Status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment.

(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

In cases where customers booked a flight before September 15, 2018 for travel on or after September 20, 2018, they will automatically earn miles, MQMs, MQSs and MQDs according to the earning rules when they booked the ticket.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

Xiamen Airlines-marketed flights in the following fare classes are eligible for accrual based on the percentages in the table below, multiplied by the flight distance (as determined in Delta or the partner carrier’s sole discretion)1.

Class Exclusions: If a class is not listed, no miles are earned. No miles are earned for Award Travel.

(1) Partner-marketed flights will earn miles based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid. Unless otherwise noted, mileage credit is only applicable to SkyTeam-marketed flights operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Mileage credit is not applicable to a SkyTeam-marketed flight operated by another airline.
(2) Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) are used as a counter to determine SkyMiles Medallion status. Flights and itineraries eligible for MQMs will earn a minimum of 250 MQMs per segment.
(3) Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) apply to Medallion qualification. Flights marketed by the partner will earn MQDs based on a percentage of distance flown* as determined by the fare class paid.

*For purposes of calculating mileage credit and MQDs, "distance flown" means the calculated distance between origin and destination, as determined by Delta in its sole discretion, regardless of the actual distance traveled on any individual flight.

If you are missing miles for an eligible flight flown on an airline partner, you may request mileage credit through the Mileage Request Form for up to 9 months after that flight. 

Beginning with travel on April 15, 2021, SkyMiles Members can earn miles and earn toward Medallion Status on flights within the state of Alaska that are ticketed by Delta (the ticket number begins with ‘006’) and operated by a carrier without its own frequent flyer program.

Members will earn miles and earn toward Status just like they normally do on Delta-ticketed flights.

Be sure to add your SkyMiles Number to your reservation prior to travel so that your miles are credited automatically after you travel.

Offer Terms & Conditions

Mileage accrual for SkyMiles members traveling on/after 04/15/2021 on any intra-state Alaska flight operated only by a carrier that does not offer its own Frequent Flyer Program. Travel must be booked through delta.com or any Delta authorized sales channel.  The qualifying electronic ticket for intra-Alaska eligible flight must be issued on Delta (006) ticket stock only. Customer should include their SkyMiles account number onto Delta’s reservation record locator during booking.  If a SkyMiles account number was not added to the reservation prior to travel, customer may, within 9 months of completion of the flight, request a retroactive credit. If a SkyMiles Number is added to the reservation prior to travel, the miles will be credited automatically with no action needed from the SkyMiles Member.

Mileage will be credited only for travel flown by the SkyMiles Member on scheduled service flights. Mileage is credited to the SkyMiles account of the traveler, regardless of who pays for the ticket. Mileage from one account cannot be pooled or combined with the mileage of another individual’s account. Each Member must earn his/her own mileage credit. All SkyMiles program rules apply to SkyMiles program membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption, and travel benefits. The rules are subject to change anytime without notice. To review the rules, please visit Membership Guide & Program Rules.

The following tickets are not eligible for mileage accrual on intra-Alaska flights with other airlines: Bulk, consolidator vacation or tour package fare products, Award Tickets or Pay with Miles tickets. Delta Air Lines is the final authority on the interpretation of these rules. All rights as they apply to the execution and administration of this promotion belong solely to Delta Air Lines. This campaign is administered independently by Delta Air Lines and not in partnership with any carrier flying domestic intra-Alaska routes.

The marketing carrier is determined by the two letter airline code in the flight number. For example, DL2368 is marketed by Delta and VS18 is marketed by Virgin Atlantic.

  • Delta-ticketed flights feature ticket numbers that begin with “006”. Any flight purchased through delta.com is ticketed by Delta. Other airlines have their own unique ticket numbers. For example, Virgin Atlantic-ticket flights feature ticket numbers that begin with “932.”
  • The operating carrier for a flight indicates which airline flies the plane. For example, a Virgin Atlantic-operated flight means the flight will be on Virgin Atlantic aircraft.

Travel to or from Cuba on flights operated by partner airlines is not eligible to earn miles.