Delta Upgrade Awards

Because Sometimes
You Need an Upgrade 


It's nice to treat yourself, from time to time. And Delta Upgrade Awards allow you to do just that. Use miles to upgrade from Economy to First Class or BusinessElite®. A few extra miles go a long way when you want the comfort and amenities of flying in front.

UPGRADE AWARD RULES

You can use your miles for a one-class upgrade on most Delta-operated flights. Mileage Upgrade Awards do not apply on all fares. All Awards are subject to availability, and additional taxes and fees may apply. To check availabilty or book an upgrade, contact a SkyMiles representative or call the number on the back of your SkyMiles card. See Award Travel Rules & Conditions for details.

Upgrade Award Redemption

Within or between the continental U.S., Alaska and Canada

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare

5,000

From Select Fares1

12,500

Between the continental U.S., Alaska, Canada AND Bermuda, the Caribbean or Mexico2

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

2For travel between Hawaii and Mexico and between Mexico and the Caribbean, two Awards are required.

From Full Economy Fare

7,500

From Select Fares1

15,000

Between the continental U.S., Alaska, Canada AND Hawaii

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare

7,500

From Select Fares1

15,000

Between the 50 U.S., Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean or Mexico AND Central America

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

7,500

From Select Fares1

15,000

Between the 50 U.S., Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean or Mexico AND Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guyana or Venezuela

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

10,000

From Select Fares1

20,000

Between the 50 U.S., Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean or Mexico AND Argentina, Brazil or Chile

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

10,000

From Select Fares1

25,000

Between the 50 U.S., Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean or Mexico AND Europe

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

2Applies to specific fare classes. Available only on Air France operated flights between U.S. and Europe, except for 747 aircraft equipped flights. Upgrade request has to be done 24 hours before the departure. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for details.

From Full Economy Fare1

15,000

From Select Fares1

25,000

On Air France Operated Flights

From Full Premium Voyageur Fare2 to Business

15,000

On Air France Operated Flights

From Full Economy Fare2 to Premium Voyageur

10,000

On Air France Operated Flights

From Select Economy Fare2 to Premium Voyageur

20,000

Between the 50 U.S., Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico or Central America AND Middle East/Israel

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

15,000

From Select Fares1

25,000

Between the 50 U.S., Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico or Central America AND India

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

20,000

From Select Fares1

25,000

Between the 50 U.S., Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, or Mexico AND Japan, China, or Korea via the Pacific

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

12,500

From Select Fares1

25,000

Between the 50 U.S., Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean or Mexico AND Central/West/Southern Africa

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

20,000

From Select Fares1

25,000

Between the 50 U.S., Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean or Mexico, AND Australia

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

20,000

From Select Fares1

25,000

Between Europe and India

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

15,000

From Select Fares1

30,000

Between Central America and Europe

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

15,000

From Select Fares1

25,000

Between Central America and Japan, China or Korea

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

12,500

From Select Fares1

25,000

Between Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guyana or Venezuela AND Europe

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

15,000

From Select Fares1

30,000

Between Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guyana or Venezuela AND Japan, China or Korea

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

20,000

From Select Fares1

30,000

Between Argentina, Brazil or Chile AND Europe

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

20,000

From Select Fares1

40,000

Between Argentina, Brazil or Chile AND Japan, China or Korea

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

20,000

From Select Fares1

30,000

Between Central/West/South Africa AND Central/West/South Africa

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

15,000

From Select Fares1

25,000

Within Asia

Upgrade Type

Mileage

1Applies to select published fares and specific fare classes. Please check with a Delta reservations representative for eligible fares applicable to your itinerary.

From Full Economy Fare1

5,000

From Select Fares1

10,000

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