How are Skywards Miles calculated? The number of Skywards Miles you collect depends on distance travelled, fare cost, cabin class and your tier status. While you can actually buy 1,000 Skywards Miles for $30, you can only purchase up to 200,000 per year (depending on your tier status). However, there are ways to earn more through your spending power:Go online shoppingOnce you’ve signed in to your Emirates account, you can visit the Skywards Miles Mall. Join Marriott BonvoyEmirates has partnered with Marriott Bonvoy, meaning if you are a member of both Skywards Miles and Marriott Bonvoy, you can earn Miles when you stay at the group’s 8,500 hotels.