Where to credit Delta flights
Delta flights can earn miles in 16 frequent flyer programs, and the one that pays the most depends on your booking class. In first class, Flying Blue (tied with 1 other program) earns the most, up to 300% of the distance flown in class F. In business class, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club earns the most, up to 400% of the distance flown in class C. The cheapest economy classes, like E, earn at most 25%. Delta SkyMiles earns 5 miles per US dollar on tickets Delta issues, so on expensive tickets it can beat every partner.
Programs that earn
16
Booking classes
23
Best economy rate
160.93% of distance
Base member, best class
Own program earns
5 miles per US dollar
Delta SkyMiles
Delta first class: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
| Class | Most miles | Also strong | Delta SkyMiles |
|---|---|---|---|
| F | 300% Flying Blue, SAS EuroBonus | Xiamen Airlines Egret Club 241.4% 路 Air Europa Suma 200% 路 Korean Air Skypass 200% | 5 Miles/USD |
Delta business class: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
| Class | Most miles | Also strong | Delta SkyMiles |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 400% Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | Xiamen Airlines Egret Club 201.17% 路 Flying Blue 200% 路 LATAM Pass 200% | 5 Miles/USD |
| D | 400% Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | Xiamen Airlines Egret Club 201.17% 路 Flying Blue 175% 路 Aeromexico Club Premier 150% | 5 Miles/USD |
| I | 201.17% Xiamen Airlines Egret Club | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 200% 路 Aeromexico Club Premier 150% 路 Air Europa Suma 150% | 5 Miles/USD |
| J | 400% Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | Xiamen Airlines Egret Club 201.17% 路 Aeromexico Club Premier 200% 路 Flying Blue 200% | 5 Miles/USD |
| Z | 200% Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | Xiamen Airlines Egret Club 160.93% 路 Delta SkyMiles 150% 路 LATAM Pass 150% | 5 Miles/USD |
Delta economy: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
| Class | Most miles | Also strong | Delta SkyMiles |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 160.93% Xiamen Airlines Egret Club | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 150% 路 Aeromexico Club Premier 125% 路 LATAM Pass 125% | 5 Miles/USD |
| E | 25% Aeromexico Club Premier, Air Europa Suma, LATAM Pass +1 more | Flying Blue 20% | 0 Miles/USD |
| H | 100% Aeromexico Club Premier, Korean Air Skypass, LATAM Pass +1 more | Xiamen Airlines Egret Club 80.47% 路 Air Europa Suma 75% 路 Delta SkyMiles 75% | 5 Miles/USD |
| K | 100% Aeromexico Club Premier, Korean Air Skypass, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | Xiamen Airlines Egret Club 80.47% 路 Air Europa Suma 75% 路 Delta SkyMiles 75% | 5 Miles/USD |
| L | 100% Aeromexico Club Premier, Korean Air Skypass | Xiamen Airlines Egret Club 80.47% 路 Delta SkyMiles 75% 路 LATAM Pass 75% | 5 Miles/USD |
| M | 160.93% Xiamen Airlines Egret Club | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 150% 路 Aeromexico Club Premier 125% 路 Air Europa Suma 100% | 5 Miles/USD |
| Q | 100% Aeromexico Club Premier, Korean Air Skypass, LATAM Pass +1 more | Xiamen Airlines Egret Club 80.47% 路 Air Europa Suma 75% 路 Delta SkyMiles 75% | 5 Miles/USD |
| S | 160.93% Xiamen Airlines Egret Club | LATAM Pass 125% 路 Korean Air Skypass 110% 路 Aeromexico Club Premier 100% | 5 Miles/USD |
| T | 70% Korean Air Skypass | Aeromexico Club Premier 50% 路 Air Europa Suma 50% 路 Delta SkyMiles 50% | 5 Miles/USD |
| U | 100% Korean Air Skypass | LATAM Pass 75% 路 Aeromexico Club Premier 50% 路 Air Europa Suma 50% | 5 Miles/USD |
| V | 70% Korean Air Skypass | Delta SkyMiles 50% 路 LATAM Pass 50% 路 Saudia Alfursan 50% | 5 Miles/USD |
| W | 150% Aeromexico Club Premier, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | LATAM Pass 125% 路 Korean Air Skypass 110% 路 Aerol铆neas Argentinas Aerol铆neasPlus 100% | 5 Miles/USD |
| X | 70% Korean Air Skypass | Aeromexico Club Premier 50% 路 Delta SkyMiles 50% 路 LATAM Pass 50% | 5 Miles/USD |
| Y | 160.93% Xiamen Airlines Egret Club | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 150% 路 Aeromexico Club Premier 125% 路 LATAM Pass 125% | 5 Miles/USD |
Programs you can credit Delta flights to
Every program with an earning chart for this airline. Whether you can join one depends on the program.
- Aerol铆neas Argentinas Aerol铆neasPlus
- Aeromexico Club Premier
- Air Europa Suma
- China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- Delta SkyMiles
- Flying Blue
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- Korean Air Skypass
- LATAM Pass
- MEA Cedar Miles
- SAS EuroBonus
- Saudia Alfursan
- Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- WestJet Rewards
- Xiamen Airlines Egret Club
Frequently asked questions
Which frequent flyer program should I credit Delta flights to?
It depends on the booking class on your ticket. Across Delta's 23 booking classes, Korean Air Skypass, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Xiamen Airlines Egret Club most often pay the most. Delta SkyMiles earns by price instead (5 miles per US dollar for members without status), so it wins on expensive tickets. Enter your flight in the Flight Creditor to compare every program for your exact fare.
How many miles do Delta economy tickets earn?
In the best partner program, Delta economy earns from 25% (class E) up to 160.93% (class B) of the distance flown. Full-fare classes earn the most and deep-discount classes the least.
How many miles does Delta business class earn?
Up to 400% of the distance flown, in Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on class C. Most partner programs pay 125% or more on full-fare premium classes, plus elite bonuses on top.
Can I credit Delta flights to Korean Air Skypass?
Yes. Korean Air Skypass earns on 22 booking classes on Delta. For example, class F earns 200%, class C earns 125%, class D earns 125% and class I earns 125% of the distance flown, before elite bonuses.
Does Delta earn miles by distance or by ticket price?
Both, depending on where you credit. Delta SkyMiles earns by price on tickets Delta issues (5 miles per US dollar for members without status, more with elite status). Partner programs earn a percentage of the distance flown, set by the booking class.
Where to credit other SkyTeam airlines
Earning charts from wheretocredit.com, updated October 31, 2026. Programs change their partner charts without much notice, so confirm on the program's own earning page before you rely on a rate.