How Do I Redeem My Frequent Flyer Miles for a Flight with Delta Airlines?

Introduction

One of the best things about Delta SkyMiles is that they never expire. This means you can continue earning and saving miles until you're ready to use them for future travel. Have you been saving your miles for an upcoming trip? Delta allows you to redeem miles for flights through Delta.com. You may also be able to use your miles to book flights operated by Delta's partner airlines as long as they are booked through Delta. In this guide, we'll show you how to redeem your Delta SkyMiles for a flight. Continue reading for step-by-step instructions.

Start Searching for Flights

Visit the Delta website or open the Fly Delta app and begin searching for a flight. Enter your departure and destination airports, travel dates, and the number of passengers. Then click Find Flights.

Click Show Price in Miles

Do you want to pay for your flight entirely with miles or use a combination of miles and cash? Select the appropriate option to view your available choices. Once the flight results appear, review the number of miles required for each itinerary and compare the available fare options, such as Delta Main, Delta Comfort, Premium Select, or Delta One.

Check the Trip Summary and Click Continue to Review & Pay

Review your trip summary carefully, including the total number of miles required for the entire trip. If seat upgrades are available and you have enough miles, you may also have the option to use your SkyMiles to upgrade to a preferred seat. Once you've confirmed that all the details are correct, click Continue to Review & Pay.

Sign in to Your Account

If you haven't already signed in to your Delta account, enter your SkyMiles number or username and password, then click Log In. Once you're logged in, review your booking details one last time and follow the on-screen instructions to finalize your reservation. Please note that you may pay additional taxes or fees not covered by your SkyMiles.

With Delta Airlines, note that you can also use your SkyMiles to book a vacation package or use it toward checked bags, travel upgrades, car rentals, and experiences. You can also book flights for yourself and friends even if you're not traveling with them.

There is no limit to how often you can redeem your miles. As long as you have enough miles available, you can use them to book multiple flights for yourself or for a family member. The more miles you earn, the more travel opportunities you'll have. Do note that if you want to book a flight for someone else, you need to have at least 5,000 miles per passenger. If you don't have enough miles for a flight, use the miles + cash option to pay with miles and cash.

Conclusion

Were you able to use your SkyMiles to book a Delta flight? If you don't see the Pay with Miles option during the booking process, it may be because you don't have the minimum number of miles required, and members need about 5,000 miles per passenger. In addition to Delta-operated flights, you may also be able to redeem your SkyMiles for flights on select partner airlines, including Air France, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and Korean Air, when booking through Delta.com. Have further questions about redeeming SkyMiles for a flight? Contact Support today.