The Point Calculator values Delta SkyMiles at 1.2 cents each on average when used for award flights on Delta and other partner airlines. SkyMiles can also be redeemed for hotels, car rentals, cruises, and much more.
What Is The Dollar Value of Delta SkyMiles?
Here are The Point Calculator's valuations for Delta SkyMiles based on redemption:
| Redemption option | Redemption value in cents |
|---|---|
| Delta Flights | 1.2 |
| Pay With Miles | 1.0 |
| Car Rentals | 0.84 |
| Delta Gift Cards | 0.69 |
| Merchandise | 0.55 |
| Cruises | 0.47 |
| Hotels | 0.42 |
| Other Gift Cards | 0.41 |
Delta Flights: 1.2 cents per mile.
The best way to get the most out of Delta SkyMiles is to redeem them for flights on Delta Airlines and their airline partners. This will give you an average redemption value of 1.2 cents per mile. So 10,000 SkyMiles translates to around $120 in flight value.
Pay with Miles: 1 cent per mile.
Pay with Miles is an exclusive redemption option that is only available to Delta credit cardholders. It allows you to use Delta SkyMiles to reduce the overall cost of your flight in increments of 5,000 SkyMiles for a $50 credit. This comes out to 1 cent per mile.
Car Rentals: 0.84 cents per mile.
Redeeming Delta SkyMiles for car rentals through the Delta SkyMiles Marketplace will give your miles a value of about 0.84 cents. You'll be able to book car with all of the top car rental companies including Enterprise, Hertz, and Alamo.
Merchandise: 0.55 cents per mile.
Redeeming Delta SkyMiles for merchandise through the Delta SkyMiles Marketplace will give your points an average of 0.55 cents per mile, though it will vary based on what you're purchasing. There are a lot of products available ranging from suitcases and outdoor to kitchen appliances and Apple electronics.
Cruises: 0.47 cents per mile.
Using your Delta SkyMiles for cruise redemptions through the Delta SkyMiles Marketplace will give your miles a value of around 0.47 cents per mile. The value can be higher or lower depending on the cruise line you're booking with.
Hotels: 0.42 cents per mile.
Redeeming Delta SkyMiles for hotels through the Delta SkyMiles Marketplace will give your miles an average value of 0.42 cents per mile. You'll be able to book hotels with Marriott, Wyndham, and other popular hotel chains.
Gift Cards: 0.41 to 0.69 cents per mile.
SkyMiles can be redeemed for a large variety of gift cards include dining, entertainment, gas, retail, and travel which will give you about 0.41 cents in value per mile. You can obtain as much as 0.69 cents per mile using SkyMiles towards Delta Gift Cards.
Convert Delta SkyMiles To Dollars
The Delta SkyMiles Value Calculator can help you estimate how much your miles are worth in cash, whether you decide to redeem those miles for flights, hotels, car rentals, gift cards, or other rewards. This will give you an idea of the average value for all the redemption options available with your Delta SkyMiles.
| Redemption | Average Dollar Value |
|---|---|
| Award Flights (Average) 1.2+ cents |
$0+ |
| Pay with Miles 1.0 cent |
$0 |
| Car Rentals 0.84 cents each |
$0 |
| Delta Gift Cards 7,150 Miles for $50 | ~0.69 Cents |
$0 |
| Hotels 0.42 cents each |
$0 |
| Merchandise 0.5 to 0.6 cents each |
$0 - $0 |
| Cruises 0.4 to 0.55 cents each |
$0 - $0 |
| Other Gift Cards Amounts 0.39 to 0.42 cents each |
$0 - $0 |
Use Delta SkyMiles or Pay Cash?
Use our SkyMiles or Cash Calculator to determine the cash value of a redemption based on the cost in cash versus the cost in Delta SkyMiles. This tool is useful when trying to decide whether to use cash or SkyMiles to book a flight.
Earn More SkyMiles
The best way to earn lots of Delta SkyMiles is through intro bonuses and everyday spending across credit cards. You can earn Delta SkyMiles directly using any of Delta's seven co-branded credit cards or you can earn rewards using credit card partners and transfer those rewards directly to your Delta SkyMiles account.
Learn more: Best Delta Credit Cards (+ SkyMiles Calculator)
Here are 10 of the highest credit card offers currently available for Delta Airlines from our partners. This table is updated automatically whenever our partner offers change, so you will always find the most up-to-date bonuses listed.
FAQ
How much are Delta SkyMiles worth in dollars?
The Point Calculator values Delta SkyMiles at an average of 1.2 cents each. So 10,000 SkyMiles would be equal to about $120 in cash value.
How do you calculate Delta Skymiles?
Delta SkyMiles are earned per $1 spent and are based on the base fare of the Delta flight, the fare class you're flying in, and your Delta Medallion status.
How many SkyMiles do you need for a free flight on Delta?
One way tickets can be as low as 10,000 miles during sales, but you will generally find that most flights start around 25,000 miles for round-trip.
How much is 60,000 Delta SkyMiles worth?
At our valuation of 1.2 cents per point, 60,000 Delta SkyMiles is worth $720.
How much is 70,000 SkyMiles worth?
At our valuation of 1.2 cents per point, 70,000 Delta SkyMiles is worth $840.
How much is 75,000 SkyMiles worth?
At our valuation of 1.2 cents per point, 75,000 Delta SkyMiles is worth $900.
How much is 90,000 SkyMiles worth?
At our valuation of 1.2 cents per point, 90,000 Delta SkyMiles is worth $1,080.
How much is 100,000 SkyMiles worth?
At our valuation of 1.2 cents per point, 100,000 Delta SkyMiles is worth $1,200.
How much is 110,000 SkyMiles worth?
At our valuation of 1.2 cents per point, 110,000 Delta SkyMiles is worth $1,320.
Delta SkyMiles calculators
Check out all of our Delta SkyMiles calculators and calculate everything from how many miles you can earn with credit cards to the cash value of your miles based on redemption!
These calculators and guides are all about maximizing your spending and earning the most SkyMiles per dollar spent.
Use our Delta credit card calculators to estimate how many SkyMiles you can earn and the cash value of the card based on the spend amounts you enter, how much you value benefits, and annual fees.
Our calculators allow you to compare up to two additional credit cards side by side based on same or different spend. Plus, all spend amounts you enter in the Primary card's column rolls over to all credit card rewards calculators on the site!
Reminder: Don't forget that you can also transfer credit card points from partners to Delta SkyMiles!
In need of more SkyMiles? You can transfer rewards from several partner programs directly to your SkyMiles account!
Want to know what you can redeem your SkyMiles for and how much they are worth? Check out our Delta miles value calculators.
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