Adam McCann, Financial Writer
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45,000 Delta miles are worth an average of $504, 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.
You can use WalletHub’s Delta Miles Value Calculator to quickly find out the cash value of your Delta miles.
Value of Delta Miles vs. The Competition
| Rewards Program | Average Value of 45,000 Miles |
| $504 | |
| $526.5 | |
| $508.5 | |
| $621 | |
| $612 | |
| $639 |
Delta miles are worth between 0.97 cents and 1.27 cents each when redeemed for award flights, while other redemption options tend to have lower values. 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.
WalletHub estimated the value of Delta Miles by comparing flight rates between U.S. cities and popular travel destinations – both domestic and international – to the number of miles needed to book a flight. We applied the process to round-trip flights from Friday to Monday for each destination’s high and shoulder tourist seasons. These values are approximate and intended for illustrative purposes only. Actual mile values may vary based on redemption method and individual usage. The estimates provided do not represent fixed or guaranteed values and may differ from the experience of typical cardholders.
To learn more, check out WalletHub’s full review of the Delta SkyMiles program.
People also ask
How many Delta miles equal $100?
To cover a $100 Delta flight, you would need around 8,929 miles, based on WalletHub's estimate that 1 Delta mile is worth approximately 1.12 cents when redeemed for flights. Keep in mind that the exact number of miles needed may vary slightly due to taxes and fees.
Delta Miles Required by Flight Value
| Flight Cost ($) | Miles Needed |
| $100 | 8,929 miles ... |
Do Delta miles expire?
Delta miles do not expire as long as your Delta SkyMiles account remains open and in good standing. However, Delta miles will be forfeited if you close your account or Delta closes it due to a breach of the program’s rules.
When Delta Miles May Be Forfeited
- When you close your account without redeeming any unused miles.
- When Delta decides to close your account due to a violation of the program’s terms. ...
How many Delta miles for a free flight?
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):...
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