Altitude Connect vs Delta SkyMiles Blue

Altitude Connect
$0/yr
7.0/10
VS

Delta SkyMiles Blue
$0/yr
7.0/10
Quick Answer
Altitude Connect charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. Delta SkyMiles Blue charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. Altitude Connect offers a slight edge depending on your spending when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Altitude Connect
Lower annual fee ($0 vs $0)
Rewards Earning
Altitude Connect
5 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
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Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Altitude Connect edges ahead
Better rewards and benefits at the same fee level.
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Delta SkyMiles Blue is a strong alternative
Competitive features make it worth considering.
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Altitude Connect
| Travel (incl. streaming & transit) | 4.0X |
| Dining | 2.0X |
| Gas stations & EV charging | 2.0X |
| Grocery stores | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Delta SkyMiles Blue
| Delta purchases | 2.0X |
| Dining (including takeout & delivery) | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |