Buy Delta SkyMiles

By Joseph Hellman-Benjamin, Founder and CEO of The Points King. Last updated: October 12, 2026. Editorial Policy

The Points King sells Delta SkyMiles. You tell us how many miles you need (the minimum is 50,000), we email you a price per mile in writing, and nothing is charged until you accept. Payment is by PayPal. Before you ask us for a price, read what Delta’s rules say and compare our price with Delta’s own, both below.

Before You Buy: Know the Risk

Delta’s rules prohibit the sale or barter of miles and award tickets, and Delta can deduct miles obtained that way and void tickets issued with them, as The Points Guy summarizes Delta’s SkyMiles rules. That risk sits with the account holder and the traveler, and no broker, including us, can remove it. Buying directly from Delta carries no rule risk. Read the risks of buying and selling miles before you decide.

Our price guarantee: the price we agree with you in writing by email is the price you pay.

Buying From Delta Directly: 2026 Price

From Delta (read October 12, 2026) and Upgraded Points. Delta’s cap of 60,000 miles a year is the main reason people look elsewhere for larger balances. Check Delta’s current price before you accept any quote, ours included.

Cheaper Ways to Get Delta Miles First

• Amex Membership Rewards: transfers to Delta at 1:1, usually instantly, with a fee of $0.0006 a point up to $99 a transfer (The Points Guy). If you hold Amex points, use them first.
• Marriott Bonvoy: 3 points to 1 mile.
• A friend or relative with Delta miles: they can book the award in your name at no cost, or transfer miles to you for 1 cent a mile plus $30 a transaction (Delta).

What Delta Miles Are Worth

About 1.2 cents each, according to NerdWallet’s 2026 valuation (NerdWallet). Delta prices awards dynamically, so the same seat can cost very different amounts on different days. Buying miles pays off only when you have found a specific award worth more per mile than you pay. Use our buy miles vs. cash calculator to check.

How to Buy Delta SkyMiles From Us

1. Request a quote. Tell us how many miles you need, from 50,000.
2. Get the price in writing. We email a price per mile. Nothing is charged until you accept.
3. Pay by PayPal and receive your miles. Most orders are completed within 15 minutes of payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Delta charge for miles?

3.5 cents a mile plus taxes, up to 60,000 miles a year. Its last bonus sale, ending September 30, 2026, brought the price to about 2.5 cents.

Is it safe to buy Delta SkyMiles from a broker?

It carries real risk. Delta’s rules prohibit it, and Delta can void miles or tickets obtained this way.

Do bought miles count toward Medallion status?

No. Delta measures status in Medallion Qualifying Dollars: 5,000 for Silver up to 28,000 for Diamond in 2026 (The Points Guy). Purchased miles do not count.

Can I transfer Amex points to Delta instead?

Yes, at 1:1, usually instantly, with a small fee of up to $99 per transfer.

How much does it cost?

It depends on the amount and current demand. Request a quote for an exact price in writing, then compare it with Delta’s own price.

Also see: how to buy airline miles from someone and how we compare with other brokers.

Sources

• Delta: buy, gift, transfer and donate miles, read October 12, 2026
• Upgraded Points: Delta buy miles sale, updated October 1, 2026
• The Points Guy: what can get you banned by an airline, October 1, 2025
• The Points Guy: Amex transfer fees, April 26, 2026
• NerdWallet: 2026 values, October 1, 2026
• The Points Guy: Delta Medallion 2026, August 26, 2025

Update Log

• October 12, 2026: added Delta’s own 2026 price and limits, the latest Delta sale, cheaper alternatives (Amex transfers, family transfers), what Delta miles are worth and Medallion thresholds; removed the claim that Delta’s price is often higher than ours.
• October 9, 2026: risk box and price guarantee added.