100,000 Delta miles are worth an average of $1,220, according to WalletHub data. You will get the best value for your Delta miles if you use them for flights booked through Delta, though there are a few other redemption options to choose from.
Value of Delta Miles vs. The Competition
Rewards Program | Average Value of 1,00,000 Miles |
Delta SkyMiles | $1,220 |
United MileagePlus | $1,140 |
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ | $1,650 |
HawaiianMiles | $1,200 |
American Airlines AAdvantage | $1,430 |
Southwest Rapid Rewards | $1,390 |
Delta miles are worth between 0.73 cents and 2.58 cents each, depending on what you spend them on. They do not expire as long as your account remains in good standing, and there are no blackout dates on Delta Air Lines flights.
You can redeem Delta miles through the Delta website, as well as the American Express Membership Rewards center or the Amex mobile app if you have a Delta credit card.
To learn more, check out WalletHub’s full review of the Delta SkyMiles program.
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