Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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You need at least 4,200 to 160,000 miles for a free flight on Delta, depending on the distance, which airport you fly into, and the dates of your trip. For example, you can redeem 9,800+ Delta miles for a free one-way award flight from Atlanta to Orlando.
How Many Miles You Need For a Free Flight on Delta
- Atlanta (ATL) to Orlando (MCO): 9,800+ miles
- Las Vegas (LAS) to Los Angeles (LAX): 5,000+ miles
- New York (JFK) to Hawaii (HNL): 47,900+ miles
- New York (JFK) to Cuba (HAV): 20,000+ miles
- New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG): 30,000+ miles
- New York (JFK) to Mexico City (MEX): 24,000+ miles
All of the mile requirements above are for one-way award flights in Delta's Main class. Delta One class flights will cost more miles, anywhere from 19,100 to 495,000 more per one-way flight.
If you’re a frequent flyer with Delta, consider applying for a Delta credit card. Using a Delta co-branded credit card for purchases can help you earn more miles than you would otherwise. You can compare Delta credit card on WalletHub.
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