SkyMiles deal alert: Flights to the Caribbean and Mexico from 10,500 SkyMiles R/T
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Have the winter blues already set in? Lucky for you, Delta's got you covered with some great SkyMiles deals to warmer and sandier places.
From 10,500 SkyMiles round-trip, you can escape to destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico from various U.S. cities, as first reported by The Gate. To see what deals Delta is highlighting, head to the SkyMiles deal hub.
The great part about this deal is that it's in Delta's Main Cabin, which means you will be eligible for seat selections, flight changes and upgrades.
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To search, plug in your origin airport at Delta.com along with one of the sale destinations mentioned below. We recommend using Delta's "Flexible Dates" calendar and making sure to check "shop with miles" when looking at search results.
TPG values each SkyMile at 1.2 cents, so 10,500 miles represents a cash equivalent of $126. If you're in need of SkyMiles, remember that you can instantly transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to Delta at a 1:1 ratio.
Airline: Delta
Routes: Various routes, see full list here
Cost: 10,500+ SkyMiles round-trip in Main Cabin (economy) plus taxes and fees
Travel Dates: February - April 2020
Pay Taxes/Fees With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline), Citi Prestige® Card (5x on airfare), Citi Premier® Card (3x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve (3x on airfare), American Express® Gold Card (3x on airfare booked directly with the airline or amextravel.com) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Chicago (MDW) to Cancun (CUN) for 10,500 SkyMiles + $88 round-trip:
Washington (DCA) to Nassau (NAS) for 14,000 SkyMiles + $119 round-trip:
Boston (BOS) to Turks and Caicos (PLS) for 18,000 SkyMiles + $98 round-trip:
San Francisco (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) for 22,500 SkyMiles + $106 round-trip:
Boosting your SkyMiles balance
There are a variety of ways to earn Delta miles — from Delta-operated flights to trips on SkyTeam airlines to various non-travel partners. However, one of the best ways to boost your SkyMiles balance to score a few free trips is by adding one of these cards to your arsenal:
- The Platinum Card® from American Express ($550 annual fee; See Rates & Fees); 75,000-point welcome bonus after you use your new card to make $5,000 in purchases in your first six months of account opening, though be sure to check the CardMatch Tool to see if you're targeted for a 100,000-point welcome bonus after spending $5,000 in the first three months (offer subject to change at any time). You can transfer Membership Rewards points directly to Delta SkyMiles. Terms Apply.
- The Business Platinum Card® from American Express ($595 annual fee; See Rates & Fees); Earn up to 75,000 points; 50,000 points after you spend $10,000 and an extra 25,000 points after you spend an additional $10,000 all on qualifying purchases within your first three months of Card Membership. Terms Apply.
- Delta Reserve for Business Credit Card ($450 annual fee; $550 if application is received on or after 1/30/2020; See Rates & Fees); Earn 10,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) and 40,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first three months. Terms Apply.
- Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express ($95 annual fee; See Rates & Fees); Earn 30,000 bonus miles after you use your new Card to make $1,000 in purchases within your first three months and a $50 Statement Credit after you make a Delta purchase with your new Card within your first 3 months. Terms Apply.
For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Amex Business Platinum Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Delta Reserve Business Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Gold Delta SkyMiles Card, click here.