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Best Credit Card for Delta Airlines

Compare the top credit cards to maximize your rewards every time you shop at Delta Airlines.

Choosing the right card for this category can meaningfully boost your overall rewards return on everyday spending.

Top Pick

Best Pick
The Platinum Card from American Express card art
American Express Membership Rewards

The Platinum Card from American Express

5x
points per dollar
10.0%
effective return
$895/yr
annual fee
175,000 pts
signup bonus
spend $12,000 in 6mo

5x on Flights (Direct or Amex Travel)

Note: This card has a $500,000 annual spending cap for Flights (Direct or Amex Travel). Earnings above this amount will be at the base rate.

More Good Options

  • Chase Sapphire Reserve card art
    Chase Ultimate Rewards
    Chase Sapphire Reserve
    4x
    pts/dollar
    8.0%
    return

    4x on Flights (Direct)

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  • AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard card art
    AAdvantage
    AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
    4x
    pts/dollar
    6.0%
    return

    4x on Eligible American Airlines Purchases

    More Info →
  • Southwest Priority card art
    Southwest Rapid Rewards
    Southwest Priority
    4x
    pts/dollar
    5.6%
    return

    4x on Southwest Airlines

    More Info →
  • United Club℠ Infinite Card card art
    United MileagePlus
    United Club℠ Infinite Card
    4x
    pts/dollar
    5.2%
    return

    4x on United Purchases

    More Info →

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Common Questions

What is the best credit card to use at Delta Airlines?

The The Platinum Card from American Express is currently the top pick at Delta Airlines, earning 5x points per dollar — an effective 10.0% return. 5x on Flights (Direct or Amex Travel)

How many points do I earn at Delta Airlines per dollar spent?

Top cards earn between 4x and 5x at Delta Airlines. Leading options include: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x), Chase Sapphire Reserve (4x), AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard (4x).

Does Delta Airlines count as delta for credit card rewards?

Delta Airlines typically falls under the Delta category for credit card reward purposes. Cards with a delta spending bonus will earn an elevated rate here. Choosing the right card for this category can meaningfully boost your overall rewards return on everyday spending.