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United MileagePlus

MileagePlus miles · United Airlines · USA
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Baseline value
1.30¢/pt
Surcharges
None
Chart type
dynamic
Bookable partners
5
Sweet spots
0

How it works

United went fully dynamic but charges zero fuel surcharges and has excellent, wide-open Star Alliance partner award search on its website — making it a powerful tool even when its own prices fluctuate. Excursionist Perk gives a free one-way inside a round trip. As a 1:1 Chase Ultimate Rewards partner, it's the default Star Alliance currency for US flyers.

  • United.com shows the most Star Alliance partner space of any program — use it to scout even if you book elsewhere.
  • No fuel surcharges, ever — taxes stay low across partners.
  • Exploit the Excursionist Perk for a free one-way segment within a round trip.
  • 1:1 from Chase Ultimate Rewards and Bilt; partner award pricing is fixed-ish even as own-metal goes dynamic.

Sweet spots

No documented sweet spots for this program yet.

Book these airlines

SQ
Singapore Airlines
SQ
AC
Air Canada
AC
NH
All Nippon Airways
NH
AV
Avianca
AV
TK
Turkish Airlines
TK

Estimates only — award pricing, transfer ratios and surcharges change frequently. Always confirm live pricing and availability with the program before transferring points.