Delta Airlines Fare Class Chart
This chart shows every Delta fare class (booking code) and what each one means for earning SkyMiles, upgrades, and Medallion qualification. Use it to understand exactly what your ticket gets you.
How SkyMiles Are Earned
Delta calculates miles based on the fare paid (before taxes and fees). Your earn rate depends on your fare type, Medallion status, and whether you hold a Delta SkyMiles Amex card.
| Status | Classic (5x) | Extra (7x) | Basic Economy | Status Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Member | 5 mi/$ | 7 mi/$ | 0 mi/$ | — |
| Silver Medallion | 7 mi/$ | 9 mi/$ | 0 mi/$ | +2 mi/$ |
| Gold Medallion | 8 mi/$ | 10 mi/$ | 0 mi/$ | +3 mi/$ |
| Platinum Medallion | 9 mi/$ | 11 mi/$ | 0 mi/$ | +4 mi/$ |
| Diamond Medallion | 11 mi/$ | 13 mi/$ | 0 mi/$ | +6 mi/$ |
Delta Amex cardholders earn additional miles: Blue/Gold +2 mi/$, Platinum/Reserve +3 mi/$ on Delta purchases.
How to Read This Chart
- Fare: The one- or two-letter booking code on your ticket (e.g., Y, L, K, N).
- Base Mi/$: Base SkyMiles earned per dollar before Medallion status bonus. Premium cabins (First, Delta One, Comfort+) earn 7 mi/$, Main Cabin earns 5 mi/$. Basic Economy (E) does not earn SkyMiles.
- Domestic/International Upgrades: Shows upgrade eligibility and which fare class you upgrade into.
- Pecking Order: Upgrade priority — lower numbers get upgraded first.
- Basic Economy (fare class E): Does not earn SkyMiles. No complimentary upgrades.
Medallion Status Qualification
Earn Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) on Delta flights to qualify. MQDs equal 1 per $1 of base fare paid.
| Status | MQDs Required |
|---|---|
| Silver Medallion | $5,000 |
| Gold Medallion | $10,000 |
| Platinum Medallion | $15,000 |
| Diamond Medallion | $28,000 |
Columns are sortable. Last Updated . Use our SkyMiles Calculator to estimate your miles and MQDs for a specific fare.
| Fare | Domestic Upg. | Intl. SWU/Upg. | Base Mi/$ | MQMs | MQDs | Order | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | F on Intl. Econ+ on Dmstc. | NA | 7 | 150% | 25% | 04 | Delta Premium Select. Available on international flights with upgraded seats, leg rests, two free checked bags, and early boarding. Also used for Delta Exception Fares typically booked via travel agents. |
| B | Yes | Yes | 5 | 100% | 20% | 06 | Delta Main Basic. Main cabin seating but cannot select seats in advance, cannot change tickets, and boards last. Upgradeable transoceanic & domestic (eligible for D511 mileage award domestic upgrade). |
| C | NA | Delta One | 7 | 150% | 30% | 02 | Delta Comfort. More legroom, dedicated overhead space, and included alcoholic beverages in the main cabin. Also used for Delta One Latin America. |
| D | Discounted Delta One | Discounted Delta One | 7 | 150% | 30% | 03 | Delta One. Premium experience with lie-flat seats, chef-curated meals, sommelier-selected wines, and two free checked bags. Transoceanic and domestic (limited markets). |
| E | No | No | 0 | 0% | 0% | 18 | WARNING! Basic Economy! Medallion members will not receive paid or Complimentary Upgrades to first class, paid or complimentary Preferred Seats, or paid, or complimentary Delta Comfort+™ when flying on a Basic Economy fare. When you purchase Basic Economy, you will typically enjoy our lowest fare, but seats will be assigned after check-in and you will not be able to change or refund your ticket after the Risk Free Cancellation period. Additionally, you will not be eligible for: paid or complimentary upgrades; paid, complimentary or discounted Delta Comfort+™; paid or complimentary Preferred Seats; or same-day confirmed or same-day standby travel changes, regardless of Medallion or other elite status. |
| F | First Class | NA | 7 | 150% | 40% | 01 | Delta First. Full fare first class, mostly on domestic flights. Wider seats, Sky Priority benefits, and two free checked bags. Also used when involuntary rerouting any fare class passenger in First due to bumps or irregular ops. |
| G | FC / Premium Select | NA | 7 | 150% | 25% | 04 | Delta Premium Select. Upgraded seats with leg rests on long-haul international flights, two free checked bags, and early boarding. Similar to A class with 150% MQMs. |
| H | Yes | No | 5 | 75% | 15% | 10 | Non-upgradeable transoceanic, UPGRADEABLE domestic (no mileage award upgrades) |
| I | Discounted Delta One | Discounted Delta One | 7 | 150% | 30% | 04 | Delta Comfort. Discounted fare with more legroom, dedicated overhead space, and included alcoholic beverages. Also used for promotional business class fares and convention fares. |
| J | NA | Delta One Fare | 7 | 150% | 40% | 01 | Delta One transoceanic full fare — also used when rerouting any fare class passenger in Delta One due to bumps, irregular ops, etc. |
| K | Yes | No | 5 | 75% | 15% | 12 | Non-upgradeable transoceanic, UPGRADEABLE domestic. If using miles it's 12,500 SkyMiles each way. |
| L | Yes* | No | 5 | 75% | 15% | 13 | Delta Main Basic. Deep discounted fare, transoceanic or domestic. Main cabin seating, no advance seat selection, no ticket changes, boards last. *Only Medallions receive domestic upgrades on this fare. |
| M | Yes | Yes | 5 | 100% | 20% | 08 | Delta Main. Standard main cabin fare, upgradeable transoceanic & domestic (eligible for D511 mileage award domestic upgrade). |
| N | See Notes | No | N/A | N/A | No | NA | Coach Points Award - non-upgradeable - no mileage accrual on award tickets. Upgradeable for Diamond, Platinum, or Gold ONLY |
| P | Discounted First | NA | 7 | 150% | 25% | 02 | Delta Premium Select. Discounted first class fare with instant upgrade. If first class is not available, you can sit in coach and receive a Delta travel voucher. |
| Q | Yes* | No | 5 | 75% | 15% | 11 | Delta Premium Select. Discounted fare, non-upgradeable transoceanic but upgradeable domestic. *Only Medallions receive domestic upgrades on this fare. |
| S | Yes* | No | 5 | 100% | 20% | 09 | Delta Comfort. Discounted fare with more legroom and dedicated overhead space. *Only Medallions receive domestic upgrades on this fare. |
| T | Yes* | No | 5 | 50% | 10% | 15 | Transoceanic or domestic New lowest fare typically for fare matching competitors. Award mileage cannot be used to upgrade this class of service. *Only Medallions receive domestic upgrades on this fare. Note: "I’m Diamond on Delta a booked a T fare by using a SkyBonus main cabin domestic certificate. However, I found out that the T fare is not upgradeable when booked via this certificate. I’m not sure if it would be upgradeable if using a SkyMiles certificate. " |
| U | Yes* | No | 5 | 50% | 10% | 14 | Delta Premium Select. Discounted web fare, domestic and international. Award mileage cannot be used to upgrade this class of service. *Only Medallions receive domestic upgrades on this fare. |
| V | Yes* | No | 5 | 50% | 5% | 17 | Discounted Coach *Only Medallions receive domestic upgrades on this fare. |
| W+ | Comfort+ | Comfort+ | 7 | 100% | 20% | 07 | Delta Comfort. More legroom, dedicated overhead bin, and complimentary alcoholic beverages. Award tickets for Comfort+ also show as W class. |
| X | Yes* | No | 5 | 50% | 5% | 16 | Discounted Coach. *Only Medallions receive domestic upgrades on this fare. |
| Y | Yes* | Yes | 5 | 100% | 20% | 06 | Full Fare coach, Upgradeable transoceanic & domestic (eligible for D411 mileage award domestic upgrade) - also used when involuntary rerouting any fare class passenger due to bumps, irregular ops, etc. which could allow an originally non-upgradeable domestic fare to be upgraded after the reclassification (if you are lucky enough to find available inventory under these conditions) Domestic flights only. International IRROPS and Y will most likely not allow you to upgrade to Business using SkyMiles |
| Z | Discounted Delta One | Discounted Delta One | 7 | 150% | 30% | 05 | Delta One fare. The fare basis code for these usually seems to start with X or T, but the booking class remains G or Z, so in essence pretty well what used to be called "Q-up" fares. |
More Information
Understanding Delta Fare Classes vs. Experiences
It's important not to confuse fare booking codes (FBCs) with what Delta calls "experiences." The experience determines your onboard product, while the fare code determines your ticket's flexibility, upgrade eligibility, and earning potential.
Nonrefundable Tickets
Basic fares: Delta Main Basic (basic economy) and Delta Comfort Basic.
Classic fares: Delta Main Classic, Delta Comfort Classic, Delta Premium Select Classic, Delta First Classic, and Delta One Classic.
Refundable Tickets
Delta Main Extra, Delta Comfort Extra, Delta Premium Select Extra, Delta First Extra, and Delta One Extra.
Delta Experiences
- Delta One: The premium long-haul experience with lie-flat seats, chef-curated meals, sommelier-selected wines, and two free checked bags.
- Delta Premium Select: Mostly available on long-haul international flights with upgraded seats, leg rests, two free checked bags, and early boarding.
- Delta First: Mostly on domestic flights with wider seats, Sky Priority benefits, and two free checked bags.
- Delta Comfort+: More legroom, dedicated overhead space, and included alcoholic beverages in main cabin seats.
- Delta Main: Standard main cabin. Delta Main Basic passengers sit in the same cabin but cannot select seats in advance, cannot change tickets, and board last.
Common Fare Codes by Experience
- Delta First: F
- Delta One: D
- Delta Premium Select: P, Q, U, A, G
- Delta Comfort+: C, I, W, S
- Delta Main: M
- Delta Main Basic: B, L
SkyMiles Earnings by Fare Class
The fare class and the experience that goes with it matter when earning Delta SkyMiles. SkyMiles members earn 5 miles per $1 spent on a Classic ticket, 7 miles per $1 on Extra (refundable) tickets, and premium cabin fares also earn at the 7 mi/$ rate. Basic Economy (Main Basic) tickets do not earn SkyMiles.
On Delta-operated flights, it's the base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges that count toward earning SkyMiles.
Medallion members earn more, but they also do not earn miles on Delta Main Basic fares. SkyMiles earning rates for Medallion members, regardless of fare class:
- Silver Medallion: 7 SkyMiles per $1 spent
- Gold Medallion: 8 SkyMiles per $1 spent
- Platinum Medallion: 9 SkyMiles per $1 spent
- Diamond Medallion: 11 SkyMiles per $1 spent
Mileage Upgrade Awards
Within North America (US, Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean) and Northern South America (Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela), Mileage Upgrade Awards may be used on published fares booked in Y, B, M, S, H, Q, K, L, U, or T class. For all other international markets, upgrades are available on fares booked in Y, B, M, S, H, Q, or K class.
Medallion Upgrade Priority
View your upgrade priority based on your SkyMiles status and fare class using our Medallion Upgrade Priority Calculator.
Pay with Miles
Tickets purchased with full or partial Pay with Miles redemptions are not eligible for mileage upgrades, Systemwide Upgrades, Global Upgrades, or Regional Upgrades. Basic Economy (E) fares are not eligible for paid or Medallion Complimentary Upgrades, regardless of Medallion or other elite status.
Good to Know
- Miles are earned on the base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges. Government taxes and fees do not earn miles.
- Basic Economy (E) tickets do not earn SkyMiles and are not eligible for complimentary upgrades.
- Medallion status bonus miles are earned in addition to the base fare rate. Diamond Medallions earn the most at 11 mi/$ on Classic fares.
- Delta SkyMiles Amex card bonuses stack on top of base + status: Blue/Gold add +2 mi/$, Platinum/Reserve add +3 mi/$ on Delta purchases.
- Pay with Miles redemptions are not eligible for mileage upgrades, Systemwide, Global, or Regional Upgrades.
- MQDs are earned on Delta-marketed and Delta-operated flights based on fare paid before taxes and fees.
Source: Delta How to Earn Miles | Medallion Program | Delta SkyMiles Amex Cards
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