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SkyTeam
IATA: DL
2 Transferable Currencies Available • AwardTrail Valuation: 1.25¢ / pt

Delta SkyMiles — Credit Card Transfer Partners

Major US carrier with flash sales to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe, plus a 15% TakeOff 15 award discount for anyone holding a Delta Amex card.

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SkyTeam
IATA: DL
AwardTrail Valuation: 1.25¢ / pt

Delta SkyMiles — Credit Card Transfer Partners

Major US carrier with flash sales to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe, plus a 15% TakeOff 15 award discount for anyone holding a Delta Amex card.

2 Transferable Currencies Available

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Amex MR
Instant
American Express Membership Rewards®
Transfer Ratio1 : 1
For 70,000 mi70,000Amex MR pts needed
Eligible Cards:
  • • The Platinum Card® from American Express ($695)
  • • American Express® Gold Card ($325)
Bonus History: Rare ($0.0006/pt federal excise tax offset fee applies, capped at $99)
Amex MR → DELTA Calculator
Marriott
2–3 business days
Marriott Bonvoy®
Transfer Ratio3 : 1
For 70,000 mi210,000Marriott pts needed
Eligible Cards:
  • • Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® Amex ($650)
  • • Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Chase ($95)
Bonus History: 3:1 transfer ratio (Delta is excluded from Marriott's 5k/60k bonus)
Marriott → DELTA Calculator
Best Delta SkyMiles Redemption Sweet SpotsRead Full Redemption Guide →
15% off all Delta-operated award flights with the TakeOff 15 perk (for Delta Gold, Platinum, or Reserve Amex cardholders)
SkyMiles Flash Sales to Latin America, Caribbean, and Europe from 12,000–34,000 miles round-trip
Partner flights that do not touch the US (e.g. Intra-Asia or Europe-to-Asia on Air France/KLM/Korean Air)
Delta SkyMiles Transfer Partner Ratio & Speed Summary Table
Source CurrencyBase RatioTransfer TimeMin / IncrementBonus HistoryCalculator
American Express Membership Rewards®1 : 1Instant1,000 / 1,000Rare ($0.0006/pt federal excise tax offset fee applies, capped at $99)Calculate →
Marriott Bonvoy®3 : 12–3 business days3,000 / 3,0003:1 transfer ratio (Delta is excluded from Marriott's 5k/60k bonus)Calculate →
Delta SkyMiles — Frequently Asked Questions

Which credit card points transfer to Delta SkyMiles?

Delta SkyMiles accepts point transfers from 2 major loyalty currencies: American Express Membership Rewards® (1:1), Marriott Bonvoy® (3:1).

How long do point transfers to Delta SkyMiles take?

Amex MR: Instant; Marriott: 2–3 business days.

Can I combine points from multiple credit card issuers into Delta SkyMiles?

Yes! Because Delta SkyMiles partners with Amex MR, Marriott, you can transfer points from multiple banks into the exact same Delta SkyMiles loyalty account to pool enough miles for a single award ticket.

What are the best Delta SkyMiles redemption sweet spots?

15% off all Delta-operated award flights with the TakeOff 15 perk (for Delta Gold, Platinum, or Reserve Amex cardholders) • SkyMiles Flash Sales to Latin America, Caribbean, and Europe from 12,000–34,000 miles round-trip • Partner flights that do not touch the US (e.g. Intra-Asia or Europe-to-Asia on Air France/KLM/Korean Air)

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