Dublin, Mexico & More: Delta SkyMiles Deals Under 20K Roundtrip

I'm not one of those travelers who hoards SkyMiles. I'm the opposite: I can't seem to keep them in my account for very long at all. But even when my points pile is low, just 20,000 SkyMiles (or less) could put me in the mountains, on a beach, or even out of the country.

Sure, you might see ugly rates of 40,000 SkyMiles for even a short domestic trip, but trust us: Better deals are out there. Finding the best, cheapest ways to redeem Delta SkyMiles is what we do. We're constantly on the hunt for the next deeply discounted Delta SkyMiles flash sales – and we've found hundreds of them for our Thrifty Traveler Premium members.

And that includes plenty of deals for under 20,000 SkyMiles roundtrip, like unbelievable deals to Dublin (DUB) for just 19,000 SkyMiles roundtrip; trips down to the Caribbean under 19,000 SkyMiles or less; or flights to Las Vegas (LAS) from just 5,000 SkyMiles roundtrip. 

Iceland and Ireland Under 20K SkyMiles RT!

You read that right…

If you needed proof, here's the screenshot we took of this insane flight deal flying from the east coast to Dublin (DUB) for just 22,000 Delta SkyMiles roundtrip. And with the 15% off credit card discount, that comes down to 18,600 roundtrip! 

That's Florida prices to fly to Europe!

Just a few days earlier, we found similar discounts on flights to Iceland (KEF) – with this nonstop flight from New York (JFK) clocking in at the lowest 20,400 SkyMiles roundtrip with the 15% off discount. 

So before you settle for another domestic trip this year, check on a few international routes, too. You might be surprised with what you find! 

Domestic Deals for 10K SkyMiles

In good times and bad, you can count on Delta SkyMiles for one thing: A cheap ride somewhere in the States.

While you may see domestic roundtrip flights for 40,000 SkyMiles or more (especially heading into the holidays), the airline is regularly slashing SkyMiles award rates across the country … and all throughout its calendar. While you never know when a deeply discounted SkyMiles flash sale abroad will pop up, you can count on cheap domestic flights using your SkyMiles. 

How cheap?

The leftovers in your account could be enough to book a roundtrip flight to Las Vegas! This was part of a Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alert for a SkyMiles flash sale to Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (PHX) that barely put a dent in the SkyMiles accounts of our members. 

That's not all, either. We regularly send our Thrifty Traveler Premium members alerts to get to Florida, for instance. This latest one included some excellent fares for a trip this summer, fall, or winter. 

This was the lowest fare among a long list of nonstop Delta flights you could book for less than 20,000 SkyMiles roundtrip. 

These Delta SkyMiles deals are gone now – get the next one in your inbox with Thrifty Traveler Premium!

Want to go even further within the U.S. without breaking the bank? Maybe even head to paradise? We got you.

Mexico From 10K SkyMiles RT

From coast-to-coast, Mexico has destinations beach-lovers adore. And when the cost of flights to places like Tulum (TQO), Cancun (CUN), and Puerto Vallarta (PVR) climb, sometimes the SkyMiles rates can be your saving grace.

This recent flight deal to Tulum (TQO) is a perfect example. With quick connections in Atlanta (ATL), these fares can get you straight to the southern Yucatan and onto the beach in no time. 

If Cancun and the hotel zone are more your speed, Delta flies so often to CUN airport that it can be exceedingly cheap to get there, too! 

And finally, for lovers of Mexico's scenic west coast, these flights to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) also barely make a dent in your account for flight later this year or next. 

The beaches of Mexico await, so long as you have 20,000 SkyMiles (or less) to burn for your next trip. 

But there's more beaches to be seen using your SkyMiles, too.

The Caribbean from 11K SkyMiles RT

There's nothing better than the pristine beaches and picture-perfect weather of the Caribbean. 

Well, there's just one thing: Getting there for less than 20,000 SkyMiles RT. 

We sent this alert to Thrifty Traveler Premium members a few weeks ago, helping them get down to Puerto Rico (SJU), Montego Bay (MBJ), Turks & Caicos (PLS), Nassau (NAS), Punta Cana (PUJ), and more for less than 20,000 SkyMiles roundtrip! And for a few SkyMiles more, you could reach other far-flung destinations like Aruba (AUA) as well! 

Bottom Line

Delta SkyMiles deals to destinations near and far don't have to cost more than 20,000 SkyMiles in most cases … and it's still a drop in the bucket compared to what we've found over the years.

While Delta SkyMiles get a bad rap for constantly changing, sky-high redemption rates, this is the upside. If you're flexible (or patient enough to wait for a Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alert) you can still get an amazing deal with your SkyMiles – and you won't need too many of them.