Calculate Skymiles

Delta SkyMiles Earning Calculator

function calculateSkyMiles() { var flightCost = parseFloat(document.getElementById("flightCost").value); var medallionStatus = document.getElementById("medallionStatus").value; var creditCard = document.getElementById("creditCard").value; if (isNaN(flightCost) || flightCost < 0) { document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid flight cost."; return; } var milesPerDollarMedallion = 0; switch (medallionStatus) { case "general": milesPerDollarMedallion = 5; break; case "silver": milesPerDollarMedallion = 7; break; case "gold": milesPerDollarMedallion = 8; break; case "platinum": milesPerDollarMedallion = 9; break; case "diamond": milesPerDollarMedallion = 11; break; } var milesPerDollarCreditCardBonus = 0; switch (creditCard) { case "gold": milesPerDollarCreditCardBonus = 2; // 2X Miles on Delta purchases break; case "platinum_reserve": milesPerDollarCreditCardBonus = 3; // 3X Miles on Delta purchases break; case "none": default: milesPerDollarCreditCardBonus = 0; break; } var baseMedallionMiles = flightCost * milesPerDollarMedallion; var creditCardBonusMiles = flightCost * milesPerDollarCreditCardBonus; var totalSkyMiles = baseMedallionMiles + creditCardBonusMiles; document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "You would earn approximately " + totalSkyMiles.toLocaleString() + " SkyMiles for this flight."; } // Run calculation on page load with default values window.onload = calculateSkyMiles;

Understanding Delta SkyMiles Earnings

Delta SkyMiles is the frequent flyer program for Delta Air Lines, allowing members to earn and redeem miles for flights, upgrades, and other travel-related benefits. Earning SkyMiles primarily depends on how much you spend on Delta-operated flights, your Medallion Status, and whether you use a Delta SkyMiles co-branded credit card.

How SkyMiles Are Earned

Unlike some older programs that awarded miles based on distance flown, Delta's SkyMiles program is revenue-based. This means the number of miles you earn is directly tied to the base fare of your ticket (excluding taxes and fees). The more you spend, the more miles you generally earn.

Medallion Status Multipliers

Your Medallion Status significantly boosts your earning potential. Here's a breakdown of the base miles earned per dollar spent on Delta flights:

• General Member: 5 miles per dollar
• Silver Medallion: 7 miles per dollar
• Gold Medallion: 8 miles per dollar
• Platinum Medallion: 9 miles per dollar
• Diamond Medallion: 11 miles per dollar

These rates apply to the base fare of your ticket, before any additional credit card bonuses are applied.

Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Bonuses

Holding a Delta SkyMiles co-branded American Express credit card can further increase your earnings. These cards often provide bonus miles on purchases made directly with Delta. This bonus is typically *added* to your Medallion earning rate, not multiplied against it.

• Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: Earns an additional 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases.
• Delta SkyMiles Platinum/Reserve Amex: Earns an additional 3 miles per dollar on Delta purchases.

For example, if you are a General Member (5 miles/$) and use a Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex (2X on Delta), you would earn a total of 7 miles per dollar (5 base + 2 card bonus).

Using the SkyMiles Earning Calculator

Our Delta SkyMiles Earning Calculator helps you estimate how many miles you'll earn on a specific Delta flight. Simply input the base cost of your flight (excluding taxes and fees), select your current Medallion Status, and indicate if you'll be paying with a Delta SkyMiles American Express card. The calculator will then provide an estimate of your total SkyMiles earnings for that trip.

Examples:

Let's look at a few scenarios using realistic numbers:

1. General Member, No Card:
   • Flight Cost: $300
   • Medallion Status: General Member (5 miles/$)
   • Credit Card: None
   • Estimated SkyMiles: $300 * 5 = 1,500 SkyMiles
2. Silver Medallion, Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex:
   • Flight Cost: $750
   • Medallion Status: Silver Medallion (7 miles/$)
   • Credit Card: Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex (2X bonus)
   • Estimated SkyMiles: ($750 * 7) + ($750 * 2) = 5,250 + 1,500 = 6,750 SkyMiles
3. Diamond Medallion, Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex:
   • Flight Cost: $1,200
   • Medallion Status: Diamond Medallion (11 miles/$)
   • Credit Card: Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex (3X bonus)
   • Estimated SkyMiles: ($1,200 * 11) + ($1,200 * 3) = 13,200 + 3,600 = 16,800 SkyMiles

Please note that this calculator focuses on Delta-operated flights. Earning miles on partner airlines may follow different rules, often based on distance flown and fare class, and are not covered by this specific tool. Promotions and special offers can also impact your total earnings.