Deal alert: Round-trip flights to Europe for just 32,000 SkyMiles
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
The value of Delta SkyMiles has fluctuated over the years as the airline has eliminated award charts and the price of some awards shot up. However, there are still ways to score some excellent award flight deals with your SkyMiles. As first reported by Frequent Miler, there are some round-trip flights left to Europe starting at just 32,000 SkyMiles in economy and 40,000 miles round-trip in Comfort+.
While availability is limited and we found the most availability from Delta's hub airports, you may find some bargains if you're willing to use a flexible date search and mix and match the flights.
Since you're booking with SkyMiles, you can easily change or cancel your itinerary if you're not able to embark on your trip for unforeseen circumstances.
Airline: Delta Air Lines.
Routes: New York (JFK) to Madrid (MAD), Boston (BOS) to Reykjavik (KEF) and beyond.
Cost: As low as 32,000 SkyMiles round-trip, plus taxes and fees (dependent on the destination, usually under $100).
Dates: Now through March 2022.
Pay with: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel, on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year), Citi Premier® Card (3x on air travel; see rates and fees), Chase Sapphire Reserve (3x on travel), American Express® Gold Card (3x on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel).
Here are just a couple of examples of flights we found for 32,000 SkyMiles round-trip:
New York (JFK) to Madrid (MAD) for 32,000 SkyMiles and $58 in taxes and fees
Boston (BOS) to Reykjavik (KEF) for 32,000 SkyMiles and $47 in taxes and fees
How to book
There are no tricks or special codes needed to find these fares.
Head to Delta Air Lines and plug in your desired departure and destination cities. Then, press "Shop with Miles" and use the calendar function to find dates that work for you.
Maximize your purchase
Don't forget to use a card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel, on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year), Citi Premier® Card (3x on air travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve (3x on travel), American Express Gold Card (3x on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel).