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30,000 Delta miles are worth an average of $336, 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 30,000 Miles |
| Delta SkyMiles® | $336 |
| United MileagePlus | $357 |
| Alaska Airlines | $309 |
| Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles | $291 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | $354 |
| Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | $399 |
Delta miles are worth between 0.52 cents and 1.61 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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One of the best Delta business credit cards is the Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card because it has a $0 introductory annual fee the first year ($99 after) and offers a 50,000-mile bonus when you spend $2,000 in the first 3 months. Plus, you’ll earn 1 - 2 miles per $1 spent, depending on the type of purchase.
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Delta miles do not expire as long as the Delta account is open and in good standing. The only time Delta miles expire is when you or Delta closes the account without first redeeming unused rewards.
When Delta miles will expire:
- When you close your account.
- When Delta closes the account for you.
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You need at least 6,500 Delta miles for a free one-way flight and 9,000 miles for a free round-trip flight on Delta. The exact miles you need for a free Delta flight depend on where you want to go and when. Those minimums apply to flights from Los Angeles to Las Vegas booked months in advance. Delta stopped disclosing its Award Miles Chart, so there are no published minimums and maximums for various routes.
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