Delta offers up to 50% bonus on SkyMiles purchases

Delta Air Lines is offering a bonus of up to 50% on SkyMiles purchases made through September 30, 2026. Miles purchased through this promotion are priced at 2.51 US cents each when the maximum 50% bonus is applied.Key details

• Buy by: September 30, 2026

• Bonus: Up to 50%

• Price: 2.51 US cents per SkyMile with 50% bonus

• Purchase limit: Up to 60,000 SkyMiles per calendar year (before bonus)

• Ineligible countries: Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, Ecuador, Ghana, Netherlands, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden

Customers can purchase a minimum of 2,000 SkyMiles and a maximum of 60,000 SkyMiles per transaction, with miles available in 2,000-mile increments. The yearly maximum for miles deposited into a SkyMiles account from purchases is 60,000, excluding bonus miles.

Miles purchased are non-refundable and do not count towards Medallion Status or Million Miler Status. All transactions are processed in US Dollars. Customers in Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, Ecuador, Ghana, Netherlands, South Africa, South Korea, and Sweden are not eligible to participate in the Buy, Gift, or Transfer Miles programs.

Source: Delta

Opinion

Delta SkyMiles sales are less frequent than those from other US carriers, so this 50% bonus might catch some attention. However, paying 2.51 US cents per mile is a steep price for a currency with a low redemption value. While it might occasionally unlock a partner business class award at a reasonable rate, such instances are rare and require extensive searching.