Let’s discuss Delta Airlines and its credit cards. Personally, I really like Delta. Their seats are super-comfortable, and I fly them so I can use the Delta Sky Club® lounges! I get to visit Delta Sky Clubs almost anytime I fly Delta, thanks to card_name. 

 

Delta Program and Partners

Delta Airlines’s frequent flyer program is the SkyMiles® program, and you can sign up for a free Delta SkyMiles® account.  I recommend doing this as it greatly increases your odds of getting targeted welcome offers. Delta is part of the SkyTeam Alliance along with:

• Aerolinas Argentinas
• AeroMexico
• Air Europa
• Air France
• China Airlines
• China Eastern Airlines
• Garuda Indonesia
• Kenya Airways
• KLM
• Korean Air
• Middle East Airlines
• LATAM
• SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)
• Saudia Airlines
• TAROM
• Vietnam Airlines
• XiamenAir

 

Delta Credit Cards

If you live near a Delta hub and fly Delta Airlines often, consider whether a Delta credit card could be helpful. They are all offered by American Express®, so they are subject to the once-in-a-lifetime welcome-offer rule. That is why you want to look into them when the welcome offer is elevated. Consider opening a Delta business card if you have a small business and are concerned about adding to your Chase 5/24 count.

Terms apply.

Delta SkyMiles^® Blue American Express Card

 
 

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The Delta SkyMiles^® Blue American Express Card is the no-annual-fee Delta card. It is a good option if you want to downgrade one of your Delta cards that has an annual fee. Please note that you will not receive a welcome offer when you downgrade.

Key Perks: Earn 2 miles per dollar spent on dining and Delta purchases, receive 20% savings on in-flight purchases, and access to “Pay with Miles” to reduce the cost of flights.

For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles^® Blue American Express Card, see Rates and Fees; terms apply.

 

Delta SkyMiles^® Gold American Express Card

 
 

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Limited-Time Offer ending 4/1/2026. The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card is our top choice for people who are new to Delta cards. The welcome offer on this card fluctuates. I would recommend considering this card if the welcome offer is 60,000 miles or more.

You may not be eligible to receive a welcome offer if you have or have had this card, the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, or previous versions of these cards. 

That means this should be the first Delta card you start with if you want to continue exploring other Delta credit cards later on, or you could be out of luck with the other ones.

 

Key Perks:

• Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.
• Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book award travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
• When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, you can earn: 2 miles per dollar spent on eligible Delta Purchases, 2 miles per dollar spent at restaurants worldwide, 2 miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets, and 1 mile per dollar spent on other eligible purchases. Every mile you earn brings you closer to the places you want to go. Turn them into your next trip, use them for seat upgrades, and more.
• Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.
• Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.
• $150 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $150 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.
• Want even more flexibility? Take up to $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles when you book on delta.com.
• Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your card.
• No foreign transaction fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.
• With Send & Split®, you can send money and split your card purchases with any other Venmo or PayPal user, directly from the Amex App. Enroll today.

Terms apply; enrollment is required for select benefits.

For rates and fees of The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, see Rates and Fees.

 

 

 

 

Delta SkyMiles^® Platinum American Express Card

 
 

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Limited-Time Offer ending 04/01/2026. The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card is a good option for those who love Delta and fly with them often. 

Key Perks:

•  Receive a Companion Certificate on a Delta Main round-trip flight to select destinations each year after renewal
  of your Card. The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between
  $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply.
  Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.
• Receive $2,500 Medallion(R) Qualification Dollars with MQD Headstart each Medallion Qualification Year and
  earn $1 MQD for each $20 in purchases on your Delta SkyMiles(R) Platinum American Express Card with MQD
  Boost to get closer to Status next Medallion Year.
•  Delta SkyMiles(R) Platinum American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award
  Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated
  flights or to taxes and fees.
•  Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.
•  Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets.
•  Earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
•  $120 Resy Credit: Get up to $10 in statement credits each month after you pay with your enrolled Delta
  SkyMiles(R) Platinum American Express Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy
  purchases.
• $120 Rideshare Credit: earn up to $10 in statement credits each month after using your Delta SkyMiles(R)
  Platinum American Express Card on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. Enrollment required.
•  Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.
•  Receive either a $120 statement credit every 4 years for a Global Entry application fee or a statement credit up
  to $85 every 4.5 years for a TSA PreCheck(R) (through a TSA official enrollment provider) application fee, when
  charged to your Delta SkyMiles(R) Platinum American Express Card. Card Members approved for Global Entry
  will also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional cost.
• Delta SkyMiles(R) Platinum American Express Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the
  Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members.
• No Foreign Transaction Fees.
•  $350 Annual Fee.
•  Apply with confidence. Know if you are approved for a Card with no impact to your credit score. If you are
  approved and you choose to accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.
• Terms Apply.

Terms apply; enrollment is required for select benefits.

For rates and fees of The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, see Rates and Fees.

 

 

Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve American Express Card

 
 

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Limited-Time Offer ending 04/01/2026. Now, if you really love Delta and fly them a lot, then the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card might be good for you. This card provides access to Delta Sky Club® lounges for eligible cardholders. 

Key Perks:

• Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Members receive 15 visits per Medallion® Year to the
  Delta Sky Club® when flying Delta and can unlock an unlimited number of visits after spending $75,000 in
  purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Plus, you will  receive four one-time guest passes each Medallion
  Year so you can share the experience with family and friends when traveling Delta together.
• Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion(R) Lounge in the U.S. and select international locations (as set forth on the Centurion Lounge Website), Sidecar by The Centurion(R) Lounge in the U.S. (see the Centurion Lounge Website for more information on Sidecar by The Centurion(R) Lounge availability), and Escape Lounges when flying on a Delta flight booked with the Delta SkyMiles(R) Reserve American Express Card. § To access Sidecar by The Centurion(R) Lounge, Card Members must arrive within 90 minutes of their departing flight (including layovers). To access The Centurion(R) Lounge, Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight. Effective July 8, 2026, during a layover, Card Members must arrive within 5 hours of the connecting flight.
• Receive $2,500 Medallion Qualification Dollars with MQD Headstart each Medallion Qualification Year and
  earn $1 MQD for each $10 in purchases on your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card with MQD
  Boost to get closer to status next Medallion Year.
• Enjoy a Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main round-trip flight to select
  destinations each year after renewal of your card. The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-
  imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage
  charges and other restrictions apply. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.
• $240 Resy credit: When you use your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card for eligible
  purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants, you can earn up to $20 each month in statement credits. Enrollment
  required.
• $120 rideshare credit: Earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month after you use your Delta
  SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card to pay for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers.
  Enrollment required.
• Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book award
  travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated
  flights or to taxes and fees.
• With your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, receive upgrade priority over others with the
  same Medallion tier, product and fare experience purchased, and Million Miler milestone when you fly with
  Delta.
• Earn 3 miles per dollar spent on eligible Delta purchases and earn 1 mile per dollar spent on other eligible purchases
•  No foreign transaction fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad
•  $650 annual fee.

Terms apply; enrollment is required for select benefits.

For rates and fees of The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, see Rates and Fees.

 

 

Delta SkyMiles^® Gold Business American Express Card

 
 

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If you want to earn Delta SkyMiles® as a small-business owner but are interested in a card that won’t count towards your Chase 5/24 status, the Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card might be a great choice!

Key Perks:

• $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150

• Card Members save 15% when booking Award Travel with miles on Delta flights when using delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.

• Additionally, you can receive a $200 Delta Flight Credit to use toward future travel after you spend $10,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year.

• Earn 2 miles per dollar spent on purchases at U.S. Shipping providers and at U.S. providers for Advertising in select media on up to $50,000 of purchases per category, per year.

• Earn 2 Miles on every dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Delta and on every eligible dollar spent at restaurants.

• Earn 1 Mile on every eligible dollar spent on other purchases.

• Check and stow your bag with ease: First Checked Bag Free on Delta Flights + Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights.

• Elevate your travel experience with an annual statement credit of up to $150 after using your Delta SkyMiles(R) Gold Business American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.

• Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on eligible Delta in-flight purchases after using your Card.

• Pay no foreign transaction fees when you travel overseas.

• Terms and limitations apply.

Terms apply; enrollment is required for select benefits.

For rates and fees of The Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card, see Rates and Fees.

 

Delta SkyMiles^® Platinum Business American Express Card

 
 

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The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card is similar to the personal version of this card, but perfect if you own a small business. Enjoy those same benefits, but don’t worry about it counting towards Chase 5/24. 

Key Perks:

• Enjoy a Companion Certificate each year after renewal of your Delta Platinum Business Card. The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.

• Earn 1.5X miles* on eligible transit and U.S. shipping purchases, plus single eligible purchases of $5,000 or more. Terms and miles cap apply. *If your purchase qualifies for a category that has a higher mileage accelerator, only the higher accelerator will apply.

• Get closer to elevated Status next Medallion(R) Year with MQD Headstart and MQD Boost: receive $2,500 Medallion(R) Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $20 of purchases with your Delta SkyMiles(R) Platinum Business American Express Card.

• Delta SkyMiles(R) Platinum Business American Express Card Members save 15% when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.

• With the $120 Resy Credit, earn up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card.

• Earn up to $10 back each month after using your enrolled Delta SkyMiles(R) Platinum Business American Express Card for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers.

• Not a Medallion Member? Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members.

• Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.

• Elevate your travel experience with an annual statement credit of up to $200 after using your Delta SkyMiles(R) Platinum Business American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.

• Terms and limitations apply.

Terms apply; enrollment is required for select benefits.

For rates and fees of The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card, see Rates and Fees.

 

Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve Business American Express Card

 
 

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Once again, if you really love Delta and fly them a lot, then the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card might be good for you especially if you are looking for lounge access to the Delta Sky Club®!

 

Key Perks:

• Delta SkyMiles(R) Reserve Business Members receive 15 Visits each Medallion(R) Year to the Delta Sky Club(R) and can unlock Unlimited Delta Sky Club Access after spending $75,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year.

• Earn 3 miles per dollar on eligible Delta purchases.

• Get closer to elevated Status next Medallion(R) Year with MQD Headstart and MQD Boost: receive $2,500 Medallion(R) Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $10 on purchases with your Delta SkyMiles(R) Reserve Business American Express Card.

• Enjoy a Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.

• With the $240 Resy Credit, earn up to $20 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card. Enrollment required.

• Earn up to $10 back each month after using your enrolled Delta SkyMiles(R) Reserve Business American Express Card for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. Enrollment required.

• Save 15% when booking Award Travel on Delta flights. Not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.

• Not a Medallion Member? Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members.

• As a benefit of Card Membership, you can check your first bag free on Delta flights, saving up to $70 on a round-trip Delta flight per person. For a group of four that’s a potential savings of up to $280 per round-trip flight.

• When you purchase a Delta flight with your Delta SkyMiles(R) Reserve Business Card, you will receive complimentary access to The Centurion(R) Lounge or Escape Lounge.

• Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.

• Elevate your travel experience with an annual statement credit of up to $250 after using your Delta SkyMiles(R) Reserve Business American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.

• Enjoy travel without foreign transaction fees from American Express with your Delta SkyMiles(R) Reserve Business American Express Card.

• Terms and limitations apply.

Terms apply; enrollment is required for select benefits.

For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, see Rates and Fees.

 

Delta Flash Sales

One of the best ways to save money on Delta Airlines flights is to check their SkyMiles Award Deals. Flash sales are the perfect way to book a flight, whether you want to use a few miles to get somewhere or spend less cash. I mean, who doesn’t love a good sale?

 

Other Ways to Earn Delta Miles

Did you know that American Express Membership Rewards® is a transfer partner with Delta Airlines? This is my favorite way to get more Delta SkyMiles®. I have a lot of Membership Rewards® and transferred some to Delta when I went to Maui. Gotta love a good credit card with transferable points!

 

 

Bottom Line

Delta Airlines is a great choice for travel. The seats are comfortable, the staff is friendly, and there are numerous ways to utilize SkyMiles®. I have taken great advantage of Delta Airlines credit cards for some great flights. 

 

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