United MileagePlus miles are worth about 1.2 to 1.5 cents each on average. Saver awards in Polaris business class often return 2 to 3+ cents per mile. United cardholders also get a 10-15% discount on many award bookings, which pushes the value up. Enter your balance below to see what your miles are worth in dollars.
Polaris business class saver awards: 2-3+ cents per mile
Star Alliance partner awards (Lufthansa, ANA, Singapore): 1.5-2.5 cents per mile
Domestic economy awards: 1.0-1.3 cents per mile
Gift cards, merchandise and hotels: under 1 cent per mile - avoid
At 1.3 cents per mile, 100,000 United miles are worth about $1,300. Used for a saver Polaris seat to Europe or Asia, the same miles can be worth $2,500 or more.
Chase Ultimate Rewards and Bilt Rewards transfer to United MileagePlus at 1:1. See the Chase transfer partners explorer.
No. United MileagePlus miles do not expire while the account stays open.
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