Quick Overview
- American Express Membership Rewards is the exclusive major credit card transfer partner for Delta SkyMiles. Delta does not partner with other major programs like Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, or Capital One Venture Rewards & Spark Rewards.
- You can also earn Delta SkyMiles through select hotel loyalty programs, including Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt, by using their co-branded credit cards.
- American Express Membership Rewards is the most effective transfer partner for earning Delta SkyMiles.
This page outlines the earning rates in Delta SkyMiles for all major Delta credit card transfer partners and includes a calculator to help you determine which partner cards will earn you the most SkyMiles based on your spending.
Delta credit card transfer partners
The best credit card transfer partner for Delta SkyMiles will be American Express Membership Rewards due to the 1:1 transfer ratio.
AMEX Membership Rewards credit cards
Points earned with American Express Membership Rewards credit cards can be converted into Delta SkyMiles at a rate of 1:1. Every 1,000 AMEX points you transfer will give you 1,000 SkyMiles.
American Express Membership Rewards is hands-down the best option for anyone that frequently travels with Delta as you'll typically be able to build up SkyMiles significantly fast via intro bonuses and everyday spending. On top of that, you'll be able to enjoy Delta Sky Club access with both of the personal and business version of AMEX's Platinum cards.
Here are the AMEX credit cards you can use to earn points transferable to Delta:
Marriott Bonvoy credit cards
Marriott Bonvoy offers six co-branded credit cards that you can use to earn points transferable to the Delta SkyMiles program. Bonvoy points can transferred at a 3:1 ratio meaning that 3,000 points can be converted into 1,000 Delta SkyMiles.
Marriott Bonvoy members can earn up to 23.5 Marriott Bonvoy points per $1 spent at Marriott properties. When converted to Delta SkyMiles, this comes out to 7.83 miles per $1 spent which is a fantastic rate. So if you're a Marriott and Delta loyalist, you can heavily benefit from combining both of these programs.
Here are the credit cards Marriott offers:
World of Hyatt credit cards
Hyatt offers three co-branded credit cards that you can use to earn Hyatt points on everyday purchases. These points can be transferred to Delta SkyMiles at a 2.5:1 ratio meaning that every 2,500 Hyatt points you transfer will give you 1,000 Delta SkyMiles.
You will also receive a bonus 5,000 Delta SkyMiles for every 50,000 Hyatt points you transfer in a single transaction. So a 50,000 Hyatt point transfer would net you a total of 25,000 SkyMiles.
Due to Hyatt points having such high value, this is far from the best use of Hyatt points, but it could be useful if you're a few SkyMiles short of a redemption and really need to top off your account.
Here are the credit cards available in the World of Hyatt program:
IHG One Rewards credit cards
There are 3 credit cards in the IHG One Rewards program that you can use to earn points transferable to Delta at a 5:1 rate. Every 5,000 IHG points you transfer will give you 1,000 Delta SkyMiles.
IHG's credit cards can earn you up to 10X points per $1 spent at IHG properties which is equal to 2X Delta SkyMiles. It can be a decent way to top off your account if you're really in need of miles.
Here are the credit cards you can use to earn Hilton Honors points:
Hilton Honors credit cards
Hilton Honors offers 4 credit cards that you can use to earn Hilton Honors points transferable to Delta SkyMiles. Points can be transferred at a 10:1 rate meaning that 10,000 Hilton Honors points will give you 1,000 Delta SkyMiles.
While this doesn't sound like that good of a transfer ratio, you can easily earn over 30 Hilton Honors points per $1 spent at Hilton's properties when you use their premium credit cards. This is equal to 3X Delta SkyMiles which is a pretty solid earning rate — especially if you redeem your SkyMiles for good value.
Here are the credit cards you can use to earn Hilton Honors points:
Delta SkyMiles credit cards
If you fly Delta frequently, I strongly recommend picking up at least one of their co-branded credit cards. They not only offer great intro bonuses, but they come with outstanding benefits like free checked bags, annual Main cabin and First class companion passes, complimentary Lounge access and passes, and much more.
Here are the credit cards that Delta offers:
What's the best credit card for Delta SkyMiles?
Input your monthly and yearly spend amounts into our credit card finder tool to find out which credit cards will earn you the most Delta SkyMiles and best return per $1 spent.
Results will include all co-branded Delta credit cards and all Delta Airlines credit card transfer partners. Results will show up to the top 20 cards.
This calculator uses our valuations, the intro bonuses we have in the database, and includes the maximum (calculable) bonuses for each card. If you want to have control over these options and much more, check out this tool:
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Results
Listed below are the results based on what you entered into the tool above. These estimates are to help guide you towards making the best decision when it comes to picking up a rewards credit card.
You can click on "Show Calculations" to see a breakdown of how the rewards were calculated, click on the card itself to learn more/apply through our partners (big thanks if you do!), or click on any of the other links to learn more about the card and it's rewards.
Do note that some of the calculations are rounded so it is possible that the estimated values may be off by a point or two when added up.
Remember that this particular tool uses our point/mile valuations, the intro bonuses we have in the database, and includes the maximum (calculable) bonuses for each card. If you want to have control over these options and much more, slide over to the Rewards Credit Card Directory & Calculator.
These calculations should be used for illustrative purposes only.
FAQs
Which credit card points transfers to Delta?
American Express Membership Rewards is the only major credit card rewards program that transfers to Delta SkyMiles. You can also earn a good amount of points using Marriott Bonvoy.
Can you transfer Delta miles to Marriott?
Delta SkyMiles cannot be transferred to Marriott Bonvoy, but you can use miles to book stays at Marriott hotels through the Delta SkyMiles Marketplace.
What is the AMEX Membership Rewards points to Delta SkyMiles transfer ratio?
Every 1,000 Membership Rewards points you transfer to Delta will give you 1,000 Delta SkyMiles.
What is the Marriott Bonvoy points to Delta SkyMiles transfer ratio?
Every 3,000 Marriott Bonvoy points you transfer to Delta will give you 1,000 Delta SkyMiles. You will also earn a bonus 5,000 SkyMiles for every 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points you transfer in a single transaction.