{"id":178950,"date":"2026-03-23T14:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=178950\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:36:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:36:54","slug":"book-sas-awards-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/book-sas-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Booking SAS Awards Using Delta SkyMiles: Routes, Availability, and What It Costs to Fly"},"content":{"rendered":"

Back in 2024, Scandinavian Airlines (better known as SAS) changed its jersey and left Star Alliance to join SkyTeam<\/a>. That change meant SAS flights became bookable through Delta, which was great news for anyone with a bunch of SkyMiles and a dream of traveling throughout Europe.<\/p>\n

When the partnership first rolled out, only a select few SAS itineraries were bookable through Delta. But times have changed. Here's what the partnership looks like today \u2014 and which routes you can book.<\/p>\n

SAS Routes Bookable With Delta SkyMiles<\/span><\/h2>\n

SAS is a major airline and flies to several destinations worldwide from its three hubs in Northern Europe: Copenhagen (CPH), Oslo (OSL), and Stockholm (ARN). You can fly SAS as far west as San Francisco (SFO), as far east as Tokyo-Haneda (HND), and as far north as Longyearbyen (LYR) in the Arctic Circle. You can also visit a handful of destinations in northern Africa and the Middle East.<\/p>\n

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Screenshot of SAS route map<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

In 2025, Delta and SAS announced an expansion of their codeshare agreement. Not only does that mean that more routes became available through Delta, but it's also more convenient for travelers. You can have a Delta-operated flight and a SAS-operated flight on a single itinerary, which makes checking bags and transiting through airports much easier.\u00a0If you want to redeem Delta SkyMiles<\/a> for a SAS ticket, you're still limited to a smaller route network.<\/p>\n

Example routes you can book<\/span><\/h3>\n

You can find plenty of nonstop intra-European flights, and pricing on these routes is very similar to what Delta charges for other SkyTeam<\/a> partners, such as Air France or KLM.<\/p>\n

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Screenshot of Delta award availability<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

After consulting Seats.aero<\/a>, it appears that nonstop SAS flights from North America to Europe are still restricted, so you cannot book them with your SkyMiles. You can find some connecting itineraries, like Toronto (YYZ) to London (LHR) via Copenhagen (CPH). However, it doesn't make a ton of sense to do that when Delta-operated flights are far cheaper.<\/p>\n

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Screenshot of Delta award availability<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

Interestingly, you can find wide-open availability from hubs like Copenhagen to hubs across the U.S., like this flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Seattle (SEA) for 31,000 SkyMiles.<\/p>\n

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Screenshot of SkyMiles award availability<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

You can also find some long-haul availability departing from SAS's European hubs. For instance, fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Agadir, Morocco (AGA) for 15,000 SkyMiles in economy or 25,000 SkyMiles in business.<\/p>\n

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Screenshot of SkyMiles award availability<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

Or, go from Copenhagen (CPH) to Seoul (ICN) for 50,000 SkyMiles each way in economy.<\/p>\n

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Screenshot of SkyMiles award availability<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

While the availability of SAS awards through Delta SkyMiles is still somewhat limited, it's much more extensive than it was when the partnership first launched a few years ago.<\/p>\n

Related: The Complete Guide to Delta Air Lines' Partners<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

SAS Awards Bookable Through Other SkyTeam Programs<\/span><\/h2>\n

At AwardWallet, we've harped on the value of SkyTeam frequent flyer programs — including Air France\/KLM Flying Blue<\/a> and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club<\/a>. Both programs can provide outsized value for their easy-to-earn mileage currencies. Thus, we're excited that SAS awards are available to these partner programs,\u00a0as this opens up additional avenues to get to Europe using points and miles.<\/p>\n

Here's a quick glance at some SAS flights bookable through Virgin Atlantic and Air France.<\/p>\n

Virgin Atlantic offers much better award availability for nonstop flights from the U.S. to Europe. Fly from New York (EWR) to Stockholm (ARN) for 20,500 points in economy or 37,500 points in premium economy.<\/p>\n

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Screenshot of Virgin Atlantic award availability<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

Or, fly from New York (JFK) to Oslo (OSL) for the same rates.<\/p>\n

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Screenshot of Virgin Atlantic award availability<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

Air France also offers great ways to book SAS flights. Fly nonstop from Copenhagen (CPH) to San Francisco (SFO) for 43,800 miles in economy or 105,100 miles in business.<\/p>\n

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Screenshot of Air France award availability<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

Before booking, compare availability between Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and Air France. Odds are, one of the programs offers the flight you're looking for. In the rare instance that none of these programs offer availability, you can now transfer Rove Miles directly to SAS EuroBonus<\/a> at a 1:1 ratio. In other words, you should have no issue booking an award seat on a SAS-operated flight.<\/p>\n

Related: Underrated Sweet Spot: Intra-Europe Flights From 4k Points (Or 8k In Business Class!)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Off Your Delta SkyMiles Account<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you want to take advantage of this redemption opportunity, you'll need Delta SkyMiles. The easiest way to build your balance is to transfer points from American Express<\/a> to Delta SkyMiles at a 1:1 ratio. Alternatively, you can transfer points from a variety of hotel programs to Delta SkyMiles at less-optimal rates:<\/p>\n

From<\/div>
To<\/div>
Transfer Ratio<\/div>
Min.Transfer<\/div>
Average Time<\/div><\/div>
Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a>
United States<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\u2794<\/span>
Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
1,000:1,000<\/div>
-<\/div>
Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a>
United Kingdom<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\u2794<\/span>
Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
500:500<\/div>
1,000<\/div>
Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a>
Canada<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\u2794<\/span>
Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
1,000:750<\/div>
-<\/div>
Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a>
Germany<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\u2794<\/span>
Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
3:2<\/div>
3,000<\/div>
Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Marriott (Bonvoy)<\/a><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\u2794<\/span>
Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
3:1<\/div>
3,000<\/div>
1 day - 2 days<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Accor Group (ALL - Accor Live Limitless)<\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\u2794<\/span>
Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
4,000:2,000<\/div>
-<\/div>
Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Diners Club (Club Rewards)<\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\u2794<\/span>
Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
5,400:5,000<\/div>
-<\/div>
Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Hilton (Honors)<\/a><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\u2794<\/span>
Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
10,000:1,000<\/div>
-<\/div>
Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Hyatt (World of Hyatt)<\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\u2794<\/span>
Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
1,250:500
Bonus for transferring 50,000+ points<\/div><\/div>
5,000<\/div>
Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>
IHG Hotels & Resorts (One Rewards)<\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\u2794<\/span>
Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
10,000:2,000<\/div>
-<\/div>
Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Shangri-La (Circle)<\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\u2794<\/span>
Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
500:500<\/div>
1,000<\/div>
Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

You can also buy Delta miles<\/a> — although we don't recommend it.<\/p>\n

If you're playing a longer game, build your Delta SkyMiles balance by getting a Delta credit card<\/a>. If you're strategic about your applications, you can even earn a bonus on multiple Delta SkyMiles cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Delta<\/div><\/div>
Delta SkyMiles\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div>
Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div>
How to Apply<\/a><\/div>
Annual Fee<\/strong>

$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a>
(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Credit Score<\/strong>

Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>