How do I link my Delta SkyMiles to Ticketmaster?

If you want to earn miles when purchasing tickets through Ticketmaster, you’ll need to link your Delta SkyMiles account. Linking the two accounts allows you to accrue miles on eligible Ticketmaster purchases and makes redeeming miles for tickets easier.

Benefits of Linking Delta SkyMiles and Ticketmaster

Here are some of the key benefits of linking your Delta SkyMiles and Ticketmaster accounts:

• Earn miles on Ticketmaster purchases – Any eligible ticket purchases on Ticketmaster will earn miles that go into your Delta SkyMiles account.
• Redeem miles for tickets – You can use your Delta miles to pay for part or all of a ticket purchase on Ticketmaster.
• Easy ticket searching – You can search for tickets on Ticketmaster and easily see if they are eligible for miles or can be booked with miles.
• Miles added automatically – Miles will be deposited automatically into your SkyMiles account for eligible Ticketmaster purchases.
• Fewer accounts to manage – Linking the two accounts means you don’t have to log in and out of multiple places to manage your tickets and miles.

Requirements for Linking Accounts

To be able to link your Delta SkyMiles and Ticketmaster accounts, you’ll need:

• An existing Delta SkyMiles account
• A Ticketmaster account
• The same email address used for both accounts
• Access to both accounts via desktop/laptop (linking cannot be done in mobile apps)

If you don’t already have both accounts, you’ll need to sign up for the one you’re missing before continuing. Use the same email address when creating both accounts to allow for linking.

How to Link Delta SkyMiles and Ticketmaster

Here are step-by-step instructions for linking your Delta SkyMiles and Ticketmaster accounts:

1. Log into your Ticketmaster account on a desktop or laptop browser.
2. Click on your account name in the top right corner.
3. Select “Account Settings” from the dropdown menu.
4. Click on “Connections” on the left side menu.
5. Find Delta SkyMiles and click “Connect.”
6. Log in to your Delta account when prompted.
7. Review the connection details and click “Accept.”
8. You’ll see a confirmation that your accounts are now linked.

The process only takes a few minutes when you have both accounts ready to go. You’ll now be able to see options for earning and redeeming miles when booking tickets through Ticketmaster.

Booking Tickets and Earning Miles

Once your Delta SkyMiles and Ticketmaster accounts are linked, you can start earning miles with ticket purchases. Here are some important details on how it works:

• Not all tickets are eligible for miles – Make sure to look for “Miles” or the Delta logo when picking your seats.
• Only base ticket price earns miles – Fees, insurance, etc. do not count toward miles earned.
• Miles are deposited after travel – Miles will appear in your Delta account after the ticketed travel is completed.
• Miles don’t expire – Delta miles earned through Ticketmaster purchases don’t expire.
• You must buy with the linked account – Make sure you’re logged into Ticketmaster with the linked account when purchasing.

Generally you’ll earn 1 mile per $1 spent on eligible tickets. You can estimate the number of miles you’ll earn during checkout.

Sample Mileage Earnings

Redeeming Miles for Tickets

You can also redeem your Delta SkyMiles for tickets purchased through Ticketmaster. Here’s what you need to know:

• Log into Ticketmaster using your linked account.
• During checkout, select “Redeem Miles” if available.
• Choose how many miles to redeem – you can do a partial or full redemption.
• Miles are deducted after travel is completed.
• Taxes and fees must be paid separately.
• Availability depends on the fare class – some restricted fares prohibit redemptions.

Using miles can drastically reduce the cash price you pay for Ticketmaster tickets. Just remember that redemptions depend on fare rules and award seat availability.

Sample Ticket Prices with Redemptions

Unlinking Your Accounts

If you ever need to detach your Delta SkyMiles and Ticketmaster accounts, you can unlink them by following these steps:

1. Log into your Ticketmaster account online.
2. Go to your Account Settings.
3. Click on “Connections”
4. Find your Delta connection and click “Disconnect.”
5. Confirm that you want to unlink the accounts.

Once unlinked, your accounts will operate independently again. Miles earned will remain in your SkyMiles account but you won’t earn new miles or be able to redeem from Ticketmaster after unlinking.

Troubleshooting Linking Issues

In some cases, you may run into difficulties getting your Delta SkyMiles and Ticketmaster accounts connected. Here is how to troubleshoot some common issues:

Accounts Not Linking

• Ensure you are logged into the correct Ticketmaster account – try logging out and back in.
• Double check that you are entering the right Delta SkyMiles login credentials when prompted.
• Verify the email addresses match exactly on both accounts.
• Try clearing cookies/cache and attempt linking again.

Miles Not Appearing

• Wait at least 72 hours after ticketed travel is completed.
• Check that ticket purchase was made on the linked Ticketmaster account.
• Ensure ticket was eligible to earn miles (look for miles/Delta designation).
• Contact Delta SkyMiles support for additional assistance.

Can’t Redeem Miles

• Make sure you are logged into the linked Ticketmaster account.
• Check that the fare class permits mileage redemptions (basic economy fares often don’t).
• Try different dates/flights – award space may be limited.
• Call Delta SkyMiles support to redeem miles over the phone.

If you continue to have unresolved issues, reach out to the Delta SkyMiles and Ticketmaster support teams. They should be able to further troubleshoot any problems with your linked accounts.

Conclusion

Linking your Delta SkyMiles and Ticketmaster accounts unlocks great benefits like earning miles on ticket purchases and redeeming miles for award seats. The process of connecting your accounts only takes a few minutes when you have the required accounts set up.

Be sure to look for opportunities to earn miles as you shop for tickets on Ticketmaster. And don’t forget to use your hard-earned miles to cover some or all of the cost of events you want to attend. Enjoy the convenience of having your Delta SkyMiles and Ticketmaster accounts seamlessly connected!