Seeing SkyMiles rates of 400,000 miles or more for a business class seat abroad … each way? You might just be looking in the wrong place.
Our team of a dozen flight deal analysts is searching 24/7 to find the best Delta deals for our Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alert subscribers. And even with flight prices on the rise, we're finding more and more every week – including tons of SkyMiles deals that Delta never advertises.
But you won't find cheaper rates everywhere. The key? Looking at specific routes where deals are more common.
Here are your best bets – and how to get them in your inbox so you can book them yourself.
✈️ These deals were sent to Thrifty Traveler Premium members the moment they went live — often disappearing within hours.
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Try Out Taiwan
No route in Delta's vast network sees deeply discounted Delta One rates than its relatively new flights to Taipei (TPE). Check out just how cheap a Delta One seat to Taiwan can get.
We've sent nearly a dozen alerts for dirt-cheap Delta SkyMiles redemptions to fly business class on this route in the last year and change – none cheaper than that 83,000 SkyMile rate above. Taipei (TPE) is both an underrated city in Asia and the perfect jumping-off point to visit Thailand, Vietnam, and other destinations throughout Southeast Asia.
And while the nonstop from Seattle (SEA) is typically the cheapest option, these deals always extend nationwide!
Scope out Seoul Instead
Taiwan might be your best bet for big savings but Seoul (ICN) isn't far behind.
Delta operates tons of nonstop flights to the South Korean capital … and we find tons of deals on these routes, too. That includes this recent find for Thrifty Traveler Premium members with rates as low as 89,000 SkyMiles and change – the cheapest deal we've seen in more than two years!
Skip Sydney, Fly to Brisbane in Australia
Getting to Australia and New Zealand takes 14-plus hours on a plane … but booking lie-flat seats with points on those routes is typically a serious challenge. Delta normally charges 400,000 SkyMiles or more for a seat to Sydney (SYD). Flying to a different city in Australia could save you a boatload.
That's right: Just 102,000 SkyMiles to Brisbane (BNE) from nearly 100 U.S. cities, big and small. Brisbane is Delta's newest route to Australia – and even if you don't want to stay there, it's a great way to reach the Land Down Under for just over 100,000 SkyMiles in a lie-flat seat.
Wait for a Deal to Tokyo … from 90K RT!
Japan is one of the most popular destinations on the planet. So while a cheap Delta One fare is no slam dunk, it can be done.
That includes this recent gem bookable from 85,000 SkyMiles each way.
This is one of four alerts with deeply discounted Delta One Suites bookable with SkyMiles in the last year alone.
Focus on Other New Routes, Like Hong Kong…
Delta hasn't even started flying to Hong Kong (HKG) yet, and we already found a record-setting deal. Just 94,000 SkyMiles could put you in a Delta One Suite for the 15-hour flight to Hong Kong later this year!
… Or Marrakech (RAK)
Marrakech (RAK) in Morocco is another recent addition to Delta's route map. And again, it's another sweet spot for huge savings flying Delta One, including this deal for roundtrip fares nationwide for just 170,000 SkyMiles.
The normal price? 500,000 SkyMiles or more.
How Thrifty Traveler Premium Works
So, how do we find these deals? And, most importantly, how do we let you know about them?
- First, our team of flight deal analysts and experts search from more than 200 U.S. and Canadian airports for the best Delta SkyMiles deals around the clock.
- Second, when we find something good, we vet the deal – making sure that it's bookable, that there's no “catch” or “trap,” and that it's a fare that we would book ourselves.
- Third, we put together a flight deal alert and send it to your inbox – and for the rarest deals, you'll get a “Unicorn Alert” text message, too! You can also log in to your account to see the deal info and any other deals we've sent.
- Fourth: You book the deal! This is what you've been hoarding SkyMiles for – a sizzling deal worth your hard-earned miles.
And that's it! We're not travel agents and we don't work with the airlines. We just find the deals Delta doesn't want you to know about and alert you to them so you can get maximum value out of your stash of miles.
Plus, we offer a 100-day money-back guarantee for first-time subscribers. If you're not loving the deals you get, you can cancel for a full refund – no questions asked!
Bottom Line
Delta One deals are out there. Just ask our Thrifty Traveler Premium members who have gotten all these alerts and dozens more.
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