SkyTeam Award Chart (2026): Cheapest Partner Redemptions
The lowest published mileage cost for every SkyTeam partner flight, across Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Atlantic, and KrisFlyer transfers
SkyTeam has 19 member airlines and no published alliance-wide award chart. Each program prices the same partner award differently — Air France-KLM Flying Blue offers monthly Promo Rewards at 25-50% off, Delta SkyMiles is fully dynamic with frequent flash sales, and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club books Delta partner awards at a fixed (and often lower) rate. This page shows the cheapest published cost for every popular SkyTeam partner route.
- 19 member airlines — Delta, Air France, KLM, Korean Air, China Eastern, China Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Garuda, Saudia, Aeromexico, Aerolíneas Argentinas, and more
- No single alliance chart — Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Atlantic (non-member partner), and Korean SkyPass each price differently
- Flying Blue monthly Promo Rewards (25-50% off) are the best published deals in the alliance
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club books Delta partner awards at a fixed chart — often the cheapest way to fly Delta on miles
Award chart data current as of June 2026
Award Chart
Miles/points required per one-way flight
| From | To | Economy | Business | First | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | Africa (Kenya / Morocco / Tunisia) | 25,000 (Flying Blue) | 55,000 (Flying Blue) | — | |
| North America | Europe (Air France/KLM) | 20,000-50,000 (Flying Blue) | 50,000-87,500 (Flying Blue) | — | |
| North America | Europe (Delta via Virgin) | 22,500-30,000 (Virgin) | 50,000 (Virgin) | — | |
| North America | Tahiti (Air Tahiti Nui) | 50,000 (Flying Blue) | 100,000 (Flying Blue) | — | |
| North America | Korea (Korean Air) | 30,000-37,500 (Korean) | 62,500-75,000 (Korean) | 80,000-105,000 (Korean) | |
| Within US (Delta via Virgin) | Within US (Delta via Virgin) | 5,000-12,500 (Virgin) | — | — |
* Pricing shown is approximate and may vary with dynamic pricing or seasonal adjustments
Best Sweet Spots
The highest-value redemptions with miles
ANA First via Virgin (cross-alliance)
55,000-60,000 (Virgin)Virgin Atlantic (not technically SkyTeam, but a Delta partner) lets you book ANA first class to Japan for 55,000-60,000 Virgin Points one-way — best premium redemption available anywhere.
Delta One to Europe via Virgin
50,000 (Virgin)Book Delta One business class to Europe for 50,000 Virgin Points one-way — fixed pricing that's often dramatically cheaper than Delta's own dynamic SkyMiles pricing.
Flying Blue Promo Rewards
35,000-50,000 (Promo)Monthly 25-50% off promotion on select Air France-KLM routes, announced the 1st of each month. Business class to Europe drops to 35,000-50,000 miles one-way during Promo periods.
Flying Blue to North Africa
25,000-55,000 (Flying Blue)Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria priced as Europe — 25,000 miles economy / 55,000 miles business one-way from the US. A hidden corner of the Flying Blue chart.
Air Tahiti Nui Business to Tahiti
100,000 (Flying Blue)Flying Blue books Air Tahiti Nui business class from LAX to Papeete for 100,000 miles one-way — the only practical award path to French Polynesia.
Delta Domestic via Virgin
5,000+ (Virgin)Use Virgin Points to book Delta domestic flights starting at just 5,000 points one-way — often the cheapest way to fly Delta on points.
Tips for Maximizing Value
Flying Blue's monthly Promo Rewards (1st of every month) are the single best published value in the entire alliance — set a calendar reminder.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (not a SkyTeam member but a Delta partner) often beats Delta SkyMiles pricing on Delta-operated flights by a huge margin.
Delta SkyMiles is fully dynamic with no published chart — only redeem when prices look reasonable (~1.1-1.3¢/mile is the floor; below that, take it).
Korean SkyPass is one of the last fixed published charts in the alliance — strong premium cabin value, but tough to redeem since the relaunch in 2024.
Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic both accept transfers from all 5 major US credit card programs — the most accessible SkyTeam-region partners.
How to Earn Miles
Credit card programs that transfer to SkyTeam
Amex Membership Rewards
Transfer Ratio: 1:1 (Flying Blue, Virgin, Delta)
Chase Ultimate Rewards
Transfer Ratio: 1:1 (Flying Blue, Virgin)
Capital One Miles
Transfer Ratio: 1:1 (Flying Blue, Virgin)
Citi ThankYou Points
Transfer Ratio: 1:1 (Flying Blue, Virgin)
Bilt Rewards
Transfer Ratio: 1:1 (Flying Blue, Virgin)
Member Program Award Charts
Compare per-program pricing across this alliance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a single SkyTeam award chart?
No. SkyTeam member programs (Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Korean SkyPass, China Eastern, Aeromexico) all price the same partner award seat differently. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club — not a SkyTeam member but a Delta partner — often offers the cheapest path for Delta-operated flights via its fixed chart.
Which SkyTeam program has the best award chart?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (Delta partner) typically wins for Delta-operated flights via its fixed chart. Flying Blue wins for Air France-KLM via monthly Promo Rewards (25-50% off). Korean SkyPass is the last fully published chart in the alliance. Delta SkyMiles itself is fully dynamic and usually the most expensive way to fly on miles.
What are Flying Blue Promo Rewards?
Monthly discounted awards on select Air France and KLM routes — typically 25-50% off standard pricing. They are announced on the 1st of each month and apply to specific outbound destinations for travel within the next few months. This is the highest-value way to use Flying Blue miles.
How many SkyMiles for Delta business to Europe?
Delta SkyMiles uses fully dynamic pricing, so business class to Europe ranges from 75,000 to 350,000+ miles one-way. The same flight via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (Delta partner) is a fixed 50,000 Virgin Points — almost always dramatically cheaper.
When did Delta remove its award chart?
Delta removed published award charts in 2015, becoming the first US carrier to go fully dynamic. They have not published an award chart since. Flash sales and occasional 'Deals' fares are the only sub-baseline pricing now available.
What are the best SkyTeam sweet spots?
Top sweet spots: ANA First via Virgin Atlantic at 55-60K (cross-alliance), Delta One to Europe via Virgin at 50K, Flying Blue Promo Rewards (25-50% off), Flying Blue to North Africa priced as Europe (25K economy), and Delta domestic via Virgin from 5K Virgin Points.
Does Flying Blue charge fuel surcharges?
Yes — Flying Blue passes through Air France and KLM fuel surcharges on partner awards. A US-to-Europe round-trip in business typically carries $400-$700 in taxes and surcharges. This is one of the program's main weaknesses.
Which credit cards transfer to SkyTeam programs?
Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic accept all 5 major US credit cards (Amex, Chase, Capital One, Citi, Bilt). Delta SkyMiles only accepts Amex (1:1, plus occasional limited-time promos). Korean SkyPass accepts Chase, Capital One, and Marriott (3:1.25).
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