Delta MQD Calculator for Partner Earnings

The Skyteam Partner MQD Calculator estimates your MQD and SkyMiles earnings based on distance flown rather than the price of your ticket. This is an important distinction because eligible partner-airline flights can earn very differently (and likely in your favor) from tickets purchased directly through Delta mainline or codeshare flights.

To calculate your estimated earnings, the calculator uses four key pieces of information. The routing determines how far you’ll fly, while the airline and fare class determine what percentage of that distance qualifies toward MQDs and redeemable SkyMiles.

In other words, a more expensive ticket doesn’t necessarily mean optimal MQD earnings. Sometimes flying on the right partner fare class produces considerably better earnings.

• Yes, we collect and use certain, non-personally identifiable, crowdsourced public information consistent with the terms of our Privacy Policy.
• Delta’s official partners page lists all accrual rates associated with SkyTeam Delta’s core and world wide partners.
• Delta is the final authority for all distance calculations and SkyMiles earnings.
• The Delta MQD Calculator is >99% accurate for estimating distance flown based on the great circle distance between airports, which should be used as a guide of what you’ll earn.

Airline loyalty programs do enjoy making basic arithmetic unnecessarily interesting.

There are also some important pitfalls to avoid when booking with partner airlines. The airline marketing the flight, the airline operating it, and the frequent flyer number attached to the reservation can all affect whether the flight credits to your SkyMiles account as expected.

EARNINGS ON PRICE PAID

When you fly on Delta Mainline or a Codeshare flight (operated by a partner) you will earn SkyMiles and MQDs based on the price paid.

Read this article on how to calculate your MQD earnings from the flight receipt.

DISTANCE FLOWN CALCULATOR

When you fly on a Partner marketed and operated flight you will earn SkyMiles and MQDs based on a portion of the distance flown.

MQD Calculator results are crowdsourced from other travelers, so consider the pricing a useful reference rather than a promise from the airline. Fares change constantly, inventory disappears, and a great deal has an unfortunate habit of vanishing shortly after someone finds it.

I review submitted results and remove inaccurate or outdated fares when they’re identified. If you spot something that doesn’t look right, have a question, or have a suggestion, feel free to contact me.

For the most recent data, the latest MQD Calculator results are now available in the Medallion Math Analytics portal.