Skymiles Miles Calculator

Delta SkyMiles Miles Calculator

General Member (5 miles/dollar) Silver Medallion (7 miles/dollar) Gold Medallion (8 miles/dollar) Platinum Medallion (9 miles/dollar) Diamond Medallion (11 miles/dollar)

function calculateSkyMiles() { var ticketPriceInput = document.getElementById("ticketPrice").value; var medallionStatusMultiplier = document.getElementById("medallionStatus").value; var amexBonusInput = document.getElementById("amexBonus").value; var ticketPrice = parseFloat(ticketPriceInput); var statusMultiplier = parseFloat(medallionStatusMultiplier); var amexBonus = parseFloat(amexBonusInput); if (isNaN(ticketPrice) || ticketPrice < 0) { document.getElementById("skymilesResult").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid Ticket Price."; return; } if (isNaN(amexBonus) || amexBonus < 0) { amexBonus = 0; // Default to 0 if invalid or empty document.getElementById("amexBonus").value = 0; // Update input field } var totalMilesPerDollar = statusMultiplier + amexBonus; var estimatedSkyMiles = ticketPrice * totalMilesPerDollar; document.getElementById("skymilesResult").innerHTML = "Estimated SkyMiles Earned: " + estimatedSkyMiles.toLocaleString() + " SkyMiles"; }

Understanding and Maximizing Your Delta SkyMiles Earnings

Delta SkyMiles are a valuable currency for travelers, offering opportunities for free flights, upgrades, and other travel perks. Unlike some other loyalty programs that primarily award miles based on distance flown, Delta's SkyMiles program largely operates on a revenue-based earning model. This means the number of miles you earn is directly tied to how much you spend on your ticket, rather than the physical distance of your journey.

How SkyMiles Earning Works

For most Delta-marketed and operated flights, you earn SkyMiles based on the base fare of your ticket, excluding taxes and fees. The core earning rate is determined by your Delta Medallion Status. The higher your status, the more miles you'll earn per dollar spent.

Medallion Status Multipliers:

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

These multipliers apply to the eligible portion of your ticket price. For example, if a General Member buys a ticket with a base fare of $300, they would earn 300 * 5 = 1,500 SkyMiles.

Boosting Your Earnings with Delta SkyMiles American Express Cards

One of the most effective ways to accelerate your SkyMiles earnings is by using a Delta SkyMiles American Express credit card. Many of these cards offer bonus miles on Delta purchases, which stack on top of your Medallion Status earnings. For instance:

• The Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card often earns an additional 1 mile per dollar on Delta purchases (total 2x on Delta).
• The Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card often earns an additional 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases (total 3x on Delta).
• The Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card often earns an additional 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases (total 3x on Delta).

When using the calculator, input the additional miles per dollar you earn from your specific Delta Amex card. For example, if your card gives you an extra 2 miles per dollar on Delta purchases, you would enter '2' in the "Additional Miles per Dollar" field.

Using the SkyMiles Miles Calculator

Our Delta SkyMiles Miles Calculator helps you quickly estimate how many SkyMiles you'll earn on your next Delta flight. Here's how to use it:

1. Ticket Price (USD, excluding taxes/fees): Enter the base fare of your flight. This is the portion of your ticket cost that is eligible for SkyMiles earning, typically before government taxes and fees are added. You can usually find this breakdown on your e-ticket receipt.
2. Delta Medallion Status: Select your current Medallion Status from the dropdown menu. This will automatically apply the correct miles-per-dollar multiplier.
3. Additional Miles per Dollar (from Delta Amex Card): If you hold a Delta SkyMiles American Express card that offers bonus miles on Delta purchases, enter the additional miles per dollar you earn here. If you don't have such a card or it doesn't offer extra miles on Delta purchases, simply leave this as '0'.

Click "Calculate SkyMiles," and the tool will instantly show you your estimated SkyMiles earnings for that flight.

Examples:

Let's look at a few scenarios:

• Scenario 1: General Member, No Amex Card
  • Ticket Price: $400
  • Medallion Status: General Member (5 miles/dollar)
  • Additional Amex Miles: 0
  • Calculation: $400 * (5 + 0) = 2,000 SkyMiles
• Scenario 2: Gold Medallion, Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex Card
  • Ticket Price: $750
  • Medallion Status: Gold Medallion (8 miles/dollar)
  • Additional Amex Miles: 2 (from Platinum Amex)
  • Calculation: $750 * (8 + 2) = $750 * 10 = 7,500 SkyMiles
• Scenario 3: Diamond Medallion, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex Card
  • Ticket Price: $1200
  • Medallion Status: Diamond Medallion (11 miles/dollar)
  • Additional Amex Miles: 2 (from Reserve Amex)
  • Calculation: $1200 * (11 + 2) = $1200 * 13 = 15,600 SkyMiles

Conclusion

Understanding how your SkyMiles are earned is key to maximizing your rewards. By leveraging your Medallion Status and the benefits of Delta SkyMiles American Express cards, you can significantly boost your SkyMiles balance and get closer to your next award travel experience. Use this calculator to plan your earnings and make informed decisions about your Delta flights.