Getting started with the Delta and Starbucks partnership is simple. To unlock the benefits, you\u2019ll need to enroll in each loyalty program \u2014 Delta SkyMiles<\/a> and Starbucks Rewards<\/a> \u2014 both of which are free to join. Once your accounts are set up, you can link them through the official partnership page<\/a>.<\/p>\n After linking, your accounts automatically work together behind the scenes. That means whenever you complete qualifying activities, like reloading your Starbucks balance or making an eligible purchase on a travel day, you\u2019ll earn rewards. It's that easy.<\/p>\n The partnership launched in 2022 and was most recently amended in June 2024. The update slightly changed how rewards are earned; you can now earn miles on Starbucks card reloads, but no longer earn Stars from in-store credit card purchases.<\/p>\n Related: Starbucks Revamped Its Rewards Program and Launched Elite Status \u2014 Here\u2019s How It Works<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The easiest way to earn airline miles through the partnership is by reloading your Starbucks balance. When you add funds to your Starbucks Rewards account, either through the app or online, you can earn miles in your Delta SkyMiles<\/a> account.<\/p>\n The number of miles you earn depends on how much you reload. For example:<\/p>\n According to the program details, miles typically appear in your SkyMiles account within about 10 business days after a qualifying reload. But you may see them sooner than that.<\/p>\n For frequent Starbucks visitors, this can be a surprisingly easy way to accumulate miles over time, especially if you regularly reload larger amounts. However, the miles don\u2019t come from regular credit card transactions, but from reloading a Starbucks gift card. Only on Delta travel days do you earn double Stars, no matter how you pay (more on this below).<\/p>\n You\u2019ll generally need at least 5,000 miles with Delta to redeem for a free flight, and that's typically for a short one-way domestic trip. But still, this partnership can help you earn miles faster, especially if you\u2019re earning Delta miles in other ways. Options include spending on one of the Delta SkyMiles Amex cards<\/a> and leveraging the carrier's partnerships with Uber<\/a> and Hertz<\/a>.<\/p>\n $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a> Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div> $350Rates & Fees<\/a> Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div> $650Rates & Fees<\/a> Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div> Related: Your Complete Guide to Delta SkyMiles Partners: Airlines, Credit Cards, and Transfer Options<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Another neat perk of the partnership comes into play when you\u2019re flying. On days when you have a scheduled flight with Delta Air Lines, you\u2019ll earn double Stars on qualifying purchases at participating Starbucks locations.<\/p>\n A \u201cDelta travel day\u201d refers to the departure date of a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. From 12:01 a.m. to midnight on that departure day, Starbucks purchases can earn double the usual Stars when you pay using your Starbucks Rewards account.<\/p>\n In some cases, if your travel day coincides with another Starbucks promotion, like a Double Star Day, you could even earn triple Stars.<\/p>\n For travelers, it\u2019s a convenient way to combine both programs for bigger rewards. Starbucks has locations in 47 of the 50 busiest airports in the U.S., 14 of which are in Chicago O\u2019Hare alone.<\/p>\n Keep in mind that Delta SkyMiles never expire<\/a>, while Starbucks Stars expire six months after they\u2019re earned<\/a>, so plan accordingly.<\/p>\n The Delta and Starbucks partnership highlights a broader trend in travel loyalty programs, rewarding everyday spending \u2014 not just flights. By linking their Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards accounts<\/a>, travelers can earn miles while fueling up with coffee and rack up extra Stars when they\u2019re heading to the airport, which can be redeemed for future drinks. It's the gift that keeps on giving.<\/p>\n Page Contents<\/p> Thanks to a collaboration between Delta Air Lines and Starbucks, travelers and coffee drinkers alike can link their loyalty accounts and unlock bonus SkyMiles and Starbucks Stars. 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