Delta SkyMiles: Value, Transfer Partners and Cards (2026)
Quick answer: Delta SkyMiles are worth 1.2¢ each in MaxWorth's valuation, so 100,000 miles come to about $1,200. You can transfer in from Amex Membership Rewards. 7 US credit cards earn them.
What your points are worth
Delta has used fully dynamic award pricing with no award chart since 2015. Delta Amex cardholders get two extras: Pay with Miles at a fixed 1 cent per mile, and for Gold, Platinum and Reserve cardholders, TakeOff 15, which takes 15% off Delta-operated award tickets. Amex Membership Rewards is the main bank currency that transfers in.
| Balance | At 1.2¢ each |
|---|---|
| 10,000 | $120 |
| 25,000 | $300 |
| 50,000 | $600 |
| 100,000 | $1,200 |
Ways to redeem
| Option | Value per point | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pay with Miles (Delta Amex cardmembers) | 1¢ | $50 off per 5,000 miles, minimum 5,000 miles per passenger, on Delta and Delta Connection flights. |
| Award tickets | varies | Dynamic pricing. TakeOff 15 gives eligible cardholders 15% off Delta-operated awards. |
Transfer in from (2)
| Program | Ratio | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Amex Membership Rewards Excise tax offset fee applies. | 1:1 | 1.4¢ |
| Marriott Bonvoy No 60,000-point bonus | 3:1 | 0.7¢ |
Cards that earn Delta SkyMiles (7)
| Card | Annual fee | Top earn rates |
|---|---|---|
| Amex Delta Reserve | $650 | – |
| Amex Delta Reserve Business | $650 | 3x Delta · 1.5x Transit · 1.5x Shipping |
| Amex Delta Platinum | $350 | 3x Hotels · 3x Flights · 2x Dining |
| Amex Delta Platinum Business | $350 | 3x Flights · 3x Hotels · 1.5x Transit |
| Amex Delta Business Gold | $150 | 2x Delta · 2x Dining · 2x Shipping |
| Amex Delta Gold | $150 | 2x Delta · 2x Dining · 2x Groceries |
| Amex Delta Blue | $0 | 2x Delta · 2x Dining · 1x Everything else |
Good to know
- Expiration
- SkyMiles do not expire.
- Pooling and sharing
- There is no pooling. Miles can be transferred to another member for 1 cent per mile plus $30 per transaction, up to 150,000 miles sent and 300,000 received per calendar year.
Frequently asked questions
How much are 100,000 Delta SkyMiles worth?
About $1,200 at MaxWorth's valuation of 1.2¢ per mile. What you actually get depends on how you redeem; see the redemption options above.
How much is a Delta mile worth with Pay with Miles?
Exactly 1 cent: 5,000 miles take $50 off a Delta fare, for Delta Amex cardmembers.
Can Chase or Capital One points go to Delta?
No. Amex Membership Rewards (1:1) and Marriott Bonvoy (3:1) are the only transfer routes.
Do Delta SkyMiles expire?
No. SkyMiles do not expire.
Track Delta SkyMiles next to every other balance.
The MaxWorth app turns each points balance into dollars at these valuations and searches award seats for airline partners. No bank login needed.
Sources: delta.com · delta.com · frequentmiler.com · onemileatatime.com · onemileatatime.com · thepointsguy.com. Always confirm current terms with the issuer or program.