Earn on flights & travel
How to Earn SkyMiles
How to Earn Miles
Get Miles and Go See the World
With SkyMiles, you do more than travel. You go places. Get miles when you fly or for things you already do every day at home. And then turn them into your next trip or reward.
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When you join and fly, you'll earn miles to use for flights & more
Miles When You Fly: How to Earn on Flights
One trip leads to the next when you’re a SkyMiles Member. Every flight is another chance to get miles — and get closer to the next place on your travel wish list.
- When you book a flight, enter your SkyMiles number
- On Delta-marketed flights, earn 5 miles for each $1 spent on your ticket*
- On partner flights and with certain exception fares, you’ll earn miles differently
- Earn even more when you achieve Medallion Status – up to 11 miles per $1 spent*
- Remember: miles are earned by the Member who is flying (whose name and SkyMiles number are listed on the ticket) regardless of who purchased the flight
*Ticket price eligible to earn miles includes base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, but excludes government-imposed taxes and fees
Miles When You Buy: Earn with a Delta SkyMiles Credit Card
Every eligible purchase is fuel for your next journey with a Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express. As a Card Member, you'll earn miles for each swipe.
Miles Every Day: Earn with SkyMiles Partners
It’s easy to turn your everyday into anywhere by earning miles with the brands you know and love. Watch your miles add up faster when you book accommodations, request rides, shop, dine and more.
* Excluding taxes, fees tolls and tips. See termsopens in a new window for full details.