I learned a few tricks for booking Delta flights and getting the best deals after planning a last-minute trip to Miami earlier this year. At first, I made the rookie mistake of checking prices on just one travel site and almost booked right away. Something told me to hold off, so I started comparing prices directly on Delta’s website and through their app. That’s when I realized Delta sometimes offers slightly cheaper fares—or bonus miles—if you book directly. Plus, it’s much easier to manage changes or cancellations when you don’t have a third-party site involved.
What really helped me save, though, was setting up a fare alert a few days before I was ready to buy. I noticed that prices can fluctuate depending on the day and time you search. When I finally booked through the Delta app, I used my SkyMiles number and applied some points to lower the fare. The best part was that Delta’s system automatically offered me a credit from a previous trip I’d canceled months earlier, something I wouldn’t have seen through a travel site.
Now, I always check Delta’s app first, use flexible dates to compare fares, and sign in with my SkyMiles account. It’s made my booking process smoother and definitely more budget-friendly.
