How many Virgin Points to fly Delta Air Lines?
The complete Flying Club partner award chart for Delta Air Lines. A SkyTeam member.
Verified June 2026
About this partner
Delta is one of the world's largest airlines and Virgin Atlantic's closest partner, with a deep transatlantic joint venture. It offers both region-based pricing for UK routes and distance-based pricing for other routes, with peak and off-peak pricing on transatlantic flights.
Sweet spots
UK to US East Coast (off-peak) 15,000 pts (Main Cabin) — One of the best value transatlantic economy redemptions at just 15,000 points off-peak
UK to US East Coast (off-peak) 47,500 pts (Delta One) — Delta One suites with a closing door for under 50,000 points off-peak is exceptional value
Europe (ex-UK) to US 50,000 pts (Delta One) — No peak/off-peak distinction for non-UK European departures, flat 50,000 for Delta One
Delta Air Lines Award Chart (Route-Based)
One-way prices in Virgin Points — peak/off-peak pricing
| Route | Economy | Business | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Peak | Peak | Off-Peak | Peak | |
| UK - US East Coast | 15,000 | 25,000 | 47,500 | 57,500 |
| UK - Central US | 17,500 | 27,500 | 47,500 | 57,500 |
| UK - US West Coast | 20,000 | 30,000 | 67,500 | 77,500 |
| Europe (excluding UK) - US | 30,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
Note: Prices shown are one-way in Virgin Points. Taxes, fees, and carrier surcharges apply in addition.
Delta Air Lines Award Chart (Distance-Based)
One-way prices in Virgin Points
| Distance | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 0-500 mi | 7,500 | 21,000 |
| 501-1,000 mi | 11,000 | 41,500 |
| 1,001-1,500 mi | 16,500 | 59,500 |
| 1,501-2,250 mi | 18,500 | 65,500 |
| 2,251-3,000 mi | 22,000 | 70,000 |
| 3,001-4,000 mi | 35,000 | 80,000 |
| 4,001-5,000 mi | 44,000 | 105,000 |
| 5,001-6,000 mi | 49,500 | 130,000 |
| 6,001+ mi | 65,500 | 165,000 |
Note: Prices shown are one-way in Virgin Points. Taxes, fees, and carrier surcharges apply in addition.
Booking tips · Delta Air Lines
Delta awards can be booked online through Virgin Atlantic's website, making it one of the easiest partners to book. Peak season is generally June-August and December holidays. Off-peak periods offer significantly better value on UK routes.
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FAQ — Delta Air Lines with Virgin Points
Can I book Delta flights online with Virgin Points?
Yes, Delta is one of the few Virgin Atlantic partners where you can search for and book award flights directly on the Virgin Atlantic website, making the booking process much easier than phone-only partners.
When is off-peak for Delta transatlantic flights?
Off-peak periods typically include January through March, and parts of October-November. Peak periods include summer (June-August) and Christmas/New Year holidays. The exact dates can vary by year.
What is Delta One?
Delta One is Delta's premium long-haul cabin featuring fully flat beds, and on newer aircraft like the A350 and A330-900neo, enclosed suites with closing doors. It's considered one of the best US airline business class products.
Is it cheaper to fly Delta from Europe (non-UK) than from the UK?
Interestingly, Delta One from non-UK European cities to the US is priced at a flat 50,000 points with no peak/off-peak distinction, which can be cheaper than the UK peak rate of 57,500-77,500 depending on the route and season.
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