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If you have been eyeing a trip or looking to upgrade your frequent flyer experience, right now is a prime time to explore American Express’s co-branded Delta card lineup. Highlighting the selection is a major limited-time offer (LTO) on the top-tier Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, alongside standout welcome offers on both the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card and the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card. All three of these limited-time offers end on 11/04/26.
Here is everything you need to know about these LTOs and how to make the most of each card’s ongoing rewards rates.
The flagship deal: Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
For travelers seeking premium perks and elevated comfort, the headline offer on the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card sets a high bar.
Earn two round‑trip Delta Comfort Flight Certificates valid for travel to the U.S. 48, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, along with 50,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $10,000 in purchases on your new card in your first six months of card membership. Enjoy flexible travel with no blackout dates. A 21+ day advance purchase is required. Taxes and fees up to $80 per person apply. Terms and other restrictions apply.
Offer end date: 11/04/26
Ongoing rewards rates and premium benefits
- 3X miles per dollar on eligible Delta purchases
- 1X mile per dollar on all other eligible purchases
- Lounge access: Complimentary access to the Delta Sky Club® (15 visits per Medallion® Year when flying Delta, plus unlock unlimited visits after spending $75,000 in purchases on your card during a calendar year) and access to The Centurion® Lounge when you book your Delta flight with your Reserve card.
- Annual Companion Certificate*: Every year after card renewal, receive a Companion Certificate valid for a round-trip First Class, Delta Comfort, or Main Cabin flight within the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central America. *The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.
- Status boost and upgrades: Receive an MQD Headstart of $2,500 Medallion® Qualification Dollars each Medallion Qualification Year and be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Medallion Members, when traveling on an eligible ticket.
- Terms apply
High-value offers: Delta SkyMiles® Platinum and Gold Cards
If you want massive mile payouts and statement credits with lower annual spending requirements, the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card present equally compelling limited-time promotions.
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
Apply and find out your welcome offer: as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles, plus earn a $300 Statement Credit after you spend $4,000 in purchases on your new Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card within the first six months of card membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Offer ends 11/04/26. Terms apply.
- 3X miles per dollar on eligible Delta purchases
- 3X miles per dollar on purchases made directly with hotels
- 2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.)
- 2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets
- 1X mile per dollar on all other eligible purchases
- Key features: Second Bag Free (SBF) benefit on domestic Delta flights, 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app*, annual Main Cabin Companion Certificate upon renewal, up to $150 annual Delta Stays credit, and a $120 statement credit for a Global Entry application fee or a statement credit up to $85 for a TSA PreCheck® application fee every four years, and more. *Not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- Terms apply
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
Apply and find out your welcome offer: as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles, plus earn a $250 Statement Credit after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card within the first six months of card membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Offer ends 11/04/26. Terms apply.
- 2X miles per dollar on eligible Delta purchases
- 2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.)
- 2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets
- 1X mile per dollar on all other eligible purchases
- Key features: Second Bag Free (SBF) benefit on domestic Delta flights, 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app*, earn a $200 Delta Flight Credit toward your next trip after you spend $10,000 in purchases on your card in a year, and more. *Not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- Terms apply
Final boarding call: Choosing the right card before the LTOs expire
Whether you prioritize premium lounge access and flight certificates with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, or strong ongoing category multipliers with the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, each card offers a distinct pathway to elevated rewards. Be sure to lock in these limited-time offers before they expire on 11/04/26.
