Delta SkyMiles award flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York JFK
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for RDU→JFK in economy and first. Lowest economy: 12,300 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 321 dates). Lowest first: 20,200 miles + $5.60 (first space on 321 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 12,300 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 321 dates
- Lowest first
- 20,200 miles + $5.60
- first space on 321 dates
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on RDU→JFK in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 12,300 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 321 | See dates | |
| First | 20,200 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 321 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 12,300 miles + $5.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 12,300 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 12,300 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 20,200 miles + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 20,200 miles + $5.60 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 20,200 miles + $5.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly RDU to JFK with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 12,800 (16 dates) | 20,700 (16 dates) | |
| 12,800 (30 dates) | 20,700 (30 dates) | |
| 12,300 (31 dates) | 20,200 (31 dates) | |
| 13,300 (31 dates) | 20,200 (31 dates) | |
| 15,100 (28 dates) | 22,600 (28 dates) | |
| 15,100 (31 dates) | 22,600 (31 dates) | |
| 15,100 (30 dates) | 22,600 (30 dates) | |
| 15,100 (31 dates) | 22,100 (31 dates) | |
| 15,100 (30 dates) | 22,100 (30 dates) | |
| 15,100 (31 dates) | 22,100 (31 dates) | |
| 15,100 (31 dates) | 22,100 (31 dates) | |
| 15,100 (1 date) | 22,100 (1 date) |
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
SkyMiles vs other programs on RDU–JFK
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 5,041 pts + $17.67 | 13,750 pts + $23.53Lowest | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60Lowest | — | 9,000 pts + $25.60Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 14,500 pts + $5.60 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 12,300 pts + $5.60 | — | 20,200 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 6,000 pts + $19.45 | 20,000 pts + $28.90 | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 8,400 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 21,000 pts + $5.60 |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from RDU to JFK
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Raleigh/Durham to New York JFK?
In economy, 12,300 miles + $5.60. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 321 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 06:35 UTC). In first, 20,200 miles + $5.60. Delta SkyMiles showed first award space on 321 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 06:35 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop RDU to JFK awards with SkyMiles?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space in economy and first, from 12,300 miles in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to SkyMiles?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from RDU to JFK?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 12,300 miles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.