INSIDER SECRET: Always double check the prices of the routes you want to fly because you’ll often find lower prices than what’s listed on the Delta SkyMiles deals page. There are almost always unadvertised routes on sale.
Delta once again has lots of flights starting at 10,000 miles round-trip in basic economy, which can be a huge discount over a Main Cabin award (depending on the route). The deals on the routes I checked extended well through the holidays. And even though the cheapest flights weren’t available on the prime travel days, like the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, even flights on those days were cheaper than usual.
The weekly Delta SkyMiles deals often include destinations like Europe, the Caribbean, Asia and Australia. If you need to stock up on Delta SkyMiles so you don’t miss out on the next sale, you’re in luck because through July 2, 2019, these Delta credit cards have increased bonus offers:
- Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express – 60,000 miles after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months
- Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express – 75,000 miles spending $3,000 in the first 3 months (All-time high public offer)
- Delta Reserve® Credit Card from American Express – 75,000 miles after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months (All-time high public offer)
- Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Business Credit Card from American Express – 80,000 miles after spending $6,000 in the first 3 months (All-time high public offer)
- Gold Delta SkyMiles® Business Credit Card from American Express – 70,000 miles after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months
- Delta Reserve for Business Credit Card – 80,000 miles after spending $6,000 in the first 3 months (All-time high public offer)
Delta SkyMiles Deals – Domestic Flights
Travel dates: Varies depending on the route, but officially September and October
There are round-trip coach awards on sale from:
The prices listed above are for Main Cabin awards (coach) but many of these routes are available for much less in basic economy. The biggest drawback of basic economy is that your flight is non-refundable and cannot be changed. You also won’t get to choose your seat ahead of time and you’ll board last. But you can get priority boarding and free checked bag if you have one of the Delta cards listed below:
- Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express
- Delta Reserve® Credit Card from American Express
- Delta Reserve for Business Credit Card
- Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Business Credit Card from American Express
- Gold Delta SkyMiles® Business Credit Card from American Express
- Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express
If you want to uncover other discounts, check out these tips on how to find hidden Delta SkyMiles deals. You can see the full terms on the sale page here.
You can also transfer Amex Membership Rewards points to Delta at a 1:1 ratio. These cards earn Amex Membership Rewards points:
| Card | Welcome Bonus & Minimum Spending Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| The Business Platinum® Card from American Express |  | Up to 75,000 Amex Membership Rewards points 50,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $10,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of opening your account, plus earn an extra 25,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after spending an additional $10,000 on qualifying purchases within the first 3 months of opening your account. Terms Apply. |
| The Blue Business℠ Plus Credit Card from American Express |  | No welcome bonus |
| The Platinum Card® from American Express |  | 60,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of opening your account. Terms Apply. |
| American Express® Gold Card |  | 35,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after spending $2,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of opening your account. Terms Apply. |
| American Express® Business Gold Card |  | 35,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of opening your account. Terms Apply. |
| Business Green Rewards Card from American Express |  | 5,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after your first purchase on the card within the first year of card membership. Terms Apply. |
| Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card from American Express |  | 15,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after spending $1,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of opening your account. Terms Apply. |
| Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express | | 10,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after spending $1,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of opening your account. Terms Apply. |
Just remember, you won’t earn the welcome bonus in time for this particular award sale, but if you apply now, you’ll be ready the next time a good deal comes around.
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