Miles can take up to 48 hours to post to your account. Buy or Transfer MileagePlus Miles
Purchased miles cannot be returned for cash.
United frequently runs sales that can reduce the cost by up to 50% or offer a 100% bonus. These promotions are often targeted and vary by member. Promo Type Targeted Rate (incl. tax) Value Proposition ~3.76¢ per mile Rarely worth it for full tickets. 80% Bonus Sale ~2.08¢ per mile Potentially useful for specific business class redemptions. 100% Bonus / 50% Off ~1.88¢ per mile The historical best rate recently available. Is it Worth Buying?
Most experts from NerdWallet and The Points Guy value United miles at approximately .
Almost never worth it, as the cash price of the ticket is usually lower than the cost of the miles required. Key Considerations:
Standard United Airlines miles cost (3.5 cents per mile), plus a 7.5% federal excise tax , bringing the total base rate to approximately 3.76 cents per mile . United Buy Miles Pricing & Limits
Purchasing miles is typically managed through the United MileagePlus site. 2,000 miles.
Miles can take up to 48 hours to post to your account. Buy or Transfer MileagePlus Miles
Purchased miles cannot be returned for cash.
United frequently runs sales that can reduce the cost by up to 50% or offer a 100% bonus. These promotions are often targeted and vary by member. Promo Type Targeted Rate (incl. tax) Value Proposition ~3.76¢ per mile Rarely worth it for full tickets. 80% Bonus Sale ~2.08¢ per mile Potentially useful for specific business class redemptions. 100% Bonus / 50% Off ~1.88¢ per mile The historical best rate recently available. Is it Worth Buying?
Most experts from NerdWallet and The Points Guy value United miles at approximately .
Almost never worth it, as the cash price of the ticket is usually lower than the cost of the miles required. Key Considerations:
Standard United Airlines miles cost (3.5 cents per mile), plus a 7.5% federal excise tax , bringing the total base rate to approximately 3.76 cents per mile . United Buy Miles Pricing & Limits
Purchasing miles is typically managed through the United MileagePlus site. 2,000 miles.
