{"id":91243,"date":"2025-12-27T12:10:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T12:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=91243"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:30:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:30:55","slug":"best-way-to-use-united-miles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/best-way-to-use-united-miles\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet Spots with United Airlines MileagePlus Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>United Airlines remains a popular airline among award travelers, despite several <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/united-mileageplus\/award-chart-devaluation-2023\/\">devaluations<\/a> over the years. The ability to book awards on United as well as plenty of Star Alliance partners make it a program not to be ignored. Plus, its generous <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/award-ticket-change-and-cancellation-policies\/\">change and cancellation policy<\/a> make it perfect when you need flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>Despite removing all award chart information from the web, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/partner-award-chart\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United still has a rough award chart<\/a> for award flights. And through this unadvertised award chart, United MileagePlus still offers plenty of value. Here we highlight some of the routes that stand out for United Airlines MileagePlus flight redemptions.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Domestic_US_Flights_From_5000_Miles\">Domestic U.S. Flights From 5,000 Miles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#US_East_Coast_to_Europe_From_24600_in_Economy\">U.S. East Coast to Europe From 24,600 in Economy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Star_Alliance_Partner_to_Europe_44K_Economy88K_Business\">Star Alliance Partner to Europe (44K Economy\/88K Business)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#US_to_Africa_From_80000_Miles_in_Business_Class\">U.S. to Africa From 80,000 Miles in Business Class<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Flying_Around_Oceania_Starting_at_12500_Miles\">Flying Around Oceania Starting at 12,500 Miles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#United_States_to_the_Caribbean_68K35K_EconomyBusiness\">United States to the Caribbean (6.8K\/35K Economy\/Business)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Intra-Japan_From_7000_Miles\">Intra-Japan From 7,000 Miles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earning_United_MileagePlus_Miles\">Earning United MileagePlus Miles<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Earning_United_miles_through_United_credit_cards\">Earning United miles through United credit cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Transferring_points_from_other_programs\">Transferring points from other programs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_ways_to_earn_United_miles\">Other ways to earn United miles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Domestic_US_Flights_From_5000_Miles\">Domestic U.S. Flights From 5,000 Miles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Short, inexpensive flights within the United States can be cheap and easy to book through United.<\/p>\n<p>They have a sweet spot with both low mileage cost and minimal taxes and fees \u2014 charging as few as 5,000 miles each way plus the government-mandated $5.60 taxes and fees. This San Francisco (SFO) to Ontario (ONT) flight is one such example.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_236048\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/267\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-236048 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sfo-ont-11-19.png\" alt=\"San Francisco to Ontario for 5,000 United miles. \" width=\"750\" height=\"267\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sfo-ont-11-19.png 954w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sfo-ont-11-19-750x267.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sfo-ont-11-19-900x321.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sfo-ont-11-19-768x274.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>San Francisco to Ontario for 5,000 United miles. Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>For flights like this, make sure to check the cash rate as well. Even if the miles cost is very low, the cash price might be such that it makes sense to pay cash out of pocket. For this example, flying basic economy is $39 and economy only $69.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_236051\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/285\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-236051 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sfo-ont-cash-2.png\" alt=\"San Francisco to Ontario cash fare. \" width=\"750\" height=\"285\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sfo-ont-cash-2.png 859w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sfo-ont-cash-2-750x285.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sfo-ont-cash-2-768x291.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United.<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>These United flights can also be booked through other programs, such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/avianca-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Avianca LifeMiles<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/air-canada-aeroplan\/\">Air Canada Aeroplan<\/a>. Unfortunately, those programs are now usually charging around 10,000 miles plus higher fees than United. So unless you are taking advantage of a <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/credit-card-transfer-bonuses\/\">transfer bonus<\/a>, booking these short-haul flights may be best when booking directly with United.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"United_Excursionist_Perk\"><span id=\"US_East_Coast_to_Europe_From_24600_in_Economy\">U.S. East Coast to Europe From 24,600 in Economy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can find non-stop award flights from the East coast &#8212; hubs like Newark (EWR) and Boston (BOS) &#8212; to Western European cities starting at 24,600 miles in economy and 50,000 in premium economy. Destinations such as Iceland (KEF), Madrid (MAD), Dublin (DUB), London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Rome (FCO) are achievable at this rate.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_236068\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"748\/240\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-236068 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ewr-mad-11-19-900x289.png\" alt=\"Newark to Madrid on United. \" width=\"748\" height=\"240\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ewr-mad-11-19-900x289.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ewr-mad-11-19-750x241.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ewr-mad-11-19-768x246.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ewr-mad-11-19.png 1107w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><center><em>Newark to Madrid on United. Screenshot of United.<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Star_Alliance_Partner_to_Europe_44K_Economy88K_Business\">Star Alliance Partner to Europe (44K Economy\/88K Business)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not only can flying United metal to Europe be a sweet spot, but there are decent prices traveling on Star Alliance partners as well. For example, this Los Angeles (LAX) to Zurich (ZRH) flight on SWISS Airlines costs 44,000 miles in economy and 88,000 miles in business class. Recently, those <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/united-mileageplus\/partner-award-chart-changes\/\">prices dropped<\/a> to 40,000 and 80,000 miles respectively, but that was a temporary award rate cut. You can see from the screenshot below, however, that those <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-credit-card-award-space\/\">lower prices are available for United cardholders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_236072\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"754\/201\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-236072 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/lax-zrh-11-19-900x240.png\" alt=\"Los Angeles to Zurich on SWISS. \" width=\"754\" height=\"201\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/lax-zrh-11-19-900x240.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/lax-zrh-11-19-750x200.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/lax-zrh-11-19-768x205.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/lax-zrh-11-19.png 1423w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><center><em>Los Angeles to Zurich on SWISS Airlines. Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Although you can find the same <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/airline-alliances-and-partnerships\/\">Star Alliance partners<\/a> for fewer miles through programs such as Air Canada Aeroplan or Avianca Lifemiles, be aware that the fees may be higher and the <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/award-ticket-change-and-cancellation-policies\/\">cancellation terms<\/a> more punitive.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"US_to_Africa_From_80000_Miles_in_Business_Class\">U.S. to Africa From 80,000 Miles in Business Class<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Africa can be notoriously difficult to get to using points and miles, but United comes to the rescue here. You can fly on United's own planes to destinations like Marrakesh (RAK) for 80,000 miles in business class.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to their Star Alliance partner Ethiopian Airlines, there is always decent availability to popular South African cities Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT), among others. These flights come in at 88,000 miles in business class. Just be aware that most 787-8 Dreamliner planes that Ethiopian flies have an older 2-2-2 business class seat configuration.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_236102\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/151\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-236102 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ewr-jnb-11-19.png\" alt=\"Newark to Johannesburg for 88,000 United miles\" width=\"750\" height=\"151\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ewr-jnb-11-19.png 1429w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ewr-jnb-11-19-750x151.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ewr-jnb-11-19-900x181.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ewr-jnb-11-19-768x154.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Newark to Johannesburg for 88,000 United miles. Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Just like with North America, specific flights within Africa cost a surprisingly low number of United miles. In several instances, some of the shorter, less expensive flights that include Star Alliance partner hub airports (think Johannesburg or Addis Ababa) start at just 12,500 miles. Taxes and fees on these routes are minimal as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Flying_Around_Oceania_Starting_at_12500_Miles\">Flying Around Oceania Starting at 12,500 Miles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Getting to Australia and New Zealand is an adventure in itself, not to mention once you get there. The sheer size of these Oceanic countries make flying a must.<\/p>\n<p>You can fly United partners Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia to hop within the countries, starting at 12,500 miles in economy.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, you can fly between the two for 17,500 miles like this Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD) flight. This can be a great use of miles for fairly lengthy and expensive flights around the region.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_236413\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/266\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-236413 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/akl-syd-11-21.png\" alt=\"Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD) with United miles\" width=\"750\" height=\"266\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/akl-syd-11-21.png 976w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/akl-syd-11-21-750x266.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/akl-syd-11-21-900x319.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/akl-syd-11-21-768x272.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"United_States_to_the_Caribbean_68K35K_EconomyBusiness\">United States to the Caribbean (6.8K\/35K Economy\/Business)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The islands of the Caribbean offer vacationers countless opportunities for relaxing or thrill-seeking in the sun. Luckily for award travelers, United flies to a wide array of Caribbean destinations. What makes this sweet spot extra sweet is that despite a &#8220;standard&#8221; saver price of 20,000 United miles for flights between North America and the Caribbean, United's dynamic award prices often result in much lower economy award prices.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, flying between Newark (EWR) and Punta Cana (PUJ) costs as few as 6,800 United miles in economy and 35,000 in business class for certain dates this winter:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_236536\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/180\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-236536 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-21-at-6.56.17-PM-900x216.png\" alt=\"Newark to Punta Cana with United miles. \" width=\"750\" height=\"180\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-21-at-6.56.17-PM-900x216.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-21-at-6.56.17-PM-750x180.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-21-at-6.56.17-PM-768x184.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-21-at-6.56.17-PM-1536x368.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-21-at-6.56.17-PM-2048x491.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Intra-Japan_From_7000_Miles\">Intra-Japan From 7,000 Miles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visitors to Japan might instantly think of a ride on the bullet train for any travel between big cities in the country. However, the domestic flying experience in Japan is just as seamless and efficient.<\/p>\n<p>United miles allow travelers to fly within Japan for as low as 7,000 miles. Should you want to head north to ski in Hokkaido, this Tokyo (HND) to Sapporo (CTS) flight can get you there.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_236075\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/264\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-236075 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hnd-cts-11-19.png\" alt=\"Tokyo to Sapporo with United miles. \" width=\"750\" height=\"264\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hnd-cts-11-19.png 973w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hnd-cts-11-19-750x264.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hnd-cts-11-19-900x317.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hnd-cts-11-19-768x271.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Shorter flights to and from Tokyo to spots like Osaka (ITM) or Kyoto (KIX) will cost slightly less, at 6,000 miles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_236533\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/434\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-236533 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0541-900x520.jpeg\" alt=\"Park Hyatt Niseko\" width=\"750\" height=\"434\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0541-900x520.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0541-750x434.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0541-768x444.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0541-1536x888.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0541-2048x1184.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Park Hyatt Niseko. Credit: Cameron Laufer\/AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Earning_United_MileagePlus_Miles\">Earning United MileagePlus Miles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anyone looking to take advantage of United sweet spots will want plenty of United MileagePlus miles.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Earning_United_miles_through_United_credit_cards\">Earning United miles through United credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thankfully, earning United miles is almost too easy, courtesy of several co-branded <a href=\"\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-credit-cards\/\">United credit cards<\/a> and even a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/united-debit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">new miles-earning United debit card<\/a>. Sign-up bonuses for United credit cards currently reach as high as up to 110,000 bonus miles and 3,000 PQP, letting travelers with absolutely no miles build up a balance quickly. Better yet, almost every United card offers MileagePlus members <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-credit-card-award-space\/\" rel=\"noopener\">expanded United award availability<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-chase\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/ff6d0beb-04a7-4cc5-9bf4-50bc3f5e5883.png\" alt=\"United\u2120 Explorer Card\" width=\"150\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">United\u2120 Explorer Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 80,000 bonus miles after qualifying activities<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United\u2120 Explorer Card' data-ccid=\"4048117\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedExplorerCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048117\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005119&type=3&u1=5d71e64f9f57bb7acb51e42638b8bbda&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>3X miles per $1 spent on purchases from United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>*<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 spent on dining and hotel stays when booked with the hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>1X mile per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*9X total miles per $1 spent on eligible United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> flights<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/4a0f5eb9-f9b0-42ec-86be-4f4cf1af0205.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"United Quest\u2120 Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">United Quest\u2120 Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 100,000 bonus miles and 3,000 Premier qualifying points after qualifying activities<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United Quest\u2120 Card' data-ccid=\"4048245\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedQuestCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$350<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048245\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005127&type=3&u1=dd0adf4e0a0b7fff7a73d1523f960b91&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Good, Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>4X miled per $1 spent on United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases*<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per $1 spent at Renowned Hotels and Resorts<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 spent on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 spent at restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 spent on select streaming services<\/li>\r\n<li>1X mile per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*10X total miles per $1 spent on eligible United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> flights<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/2f4559e9-ec54-463f-a2a2-40c399feb8de.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"United\u2120 Business Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">United\u2120 Business Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 2,000 PQP after qualifying activities<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United\u2120 Business Card' data-ccid=\"4048193\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedBusinessCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048193\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005111&type=3&u1=b81934b5391904b5e90648b74d825a36&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Good, Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>2x on United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases*<\/li> \r\n<li>2x on local transit and commuting \u2014 including train tickets, taxicabs, mass transit, tolls and ride share services<\/li>\r\n<li>2x at gas stations, restaurants and office supply stores<\/li>\r\n<li>1x on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*8x total miles on eligible United flights<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Transferring_points_from_other_programs\">Transferring points from other programs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to United co-branded credit card bonuses, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/transfer-chase-points-to-united\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer directly to United<\/a> at a 1:1 rate. That means a hefty stash of Ultimate Rewards points could become a hefty stash of United miles with one <a href=\"\/mile-transfer-times\">immediate transfer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Pair one of the five Chase cards allowing access to transfer partners with the <a data-ccid=\"3006090\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseFreedomUnlimited\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Chase Freedom Unlimited<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>  (<a data-ccid=\"3006090\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1993744.10005134&type=3&subid=0e5de895b3abc5e5534b62b4b398a6429&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>) \u2014 which earns 1.5x points or more on all purchases \u2014 to expedite earnings of points to transfer to United.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/\">Bilt Rewards<\/a> has added United as a transfer partner at a 1:1 ratio. So whether you are earning Bilt points through <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/how-to-pay-rent-with-bilt\/\">rent payments<\/a> or through the <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/bilt-rewards\/rakuten-partnership\/\">Rakuten shopping portal<\/a>, this is another easy way to earn United miles.<\/p>\n<p>In the case that a MileagePlus redemption is just out of reach, remember that <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/transfer-marriott-points-to-united\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy points transfer to United<\/a> at a ratio of 3:1. But when converting at least 60,000 Bonvoy points at once it triggers a 10,000-mile bonus. That means a transfer of 60,000 Bonvoy points turns into a total of 30,000 United miles \u2014 an effective 2:1 transfer rate.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these top transfer options, United MileagePlus members can transfer points from several other programs:<\/p>\n<div class=\"transfer-times\"><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-head tt-from\">From<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-to\">To<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-ratio\">Transfer Ratio<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-mintransfer\">Min.Transfer<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-avg\">Average Time<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase (Ultimate Rewards)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott (Bonvoy)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">3:1<div class=\"tt-bonus\">Get 10,000 bonus miles for transferring 60,000 Bonvoy points in one transaction.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">3,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">2 days - 5 days<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Accor Group (ALL - Accor Live Limitless)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">2,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">2,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:200<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">5,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/hilton-honors\/transfer-hilton-points\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton (Honors)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">10,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Hyatt (World of Hyatt)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,250:500<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">5,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>IHG Hotels & Resorts (One Rewards)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">10,000:2,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Livelo (Clube Livelo)<div class=\"tt-from-region\">Brazil<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">2,000:500<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">40,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Shangri-La (Circle)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">500:500<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Wyndham Rewards<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">6,000:1,200<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_ways_to_earn_United_miles\">Other ways to earn United miles<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Take advantage of the mile-earning potential of the <a href=\"https:\/\/shopping.mileageplus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shopping portal,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dining.mileageplus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dining programs<\/a><span style=\"color: #0000ee;\"><u>,<\/u><\/span> and other opportunities to earn United miles. You can also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/buy-united-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">buy United miles<\/a>. With these, diligent MileagePlus members will rack up miles in no time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/do-united-miles-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Do United MileagePlus miles expire?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you can see, United should definitely be a program to look at no matter where you are traveling in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Whether short-haul domestic or international flights across the ocean, United miles help travelers see more places using fewer miles. These sweet spots are not limited to a single cabin of travel, either. With economy and business class sweet spots, United miles have a use however you like to fly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out the sweet spots of the United Airlines MileagePlus program. Whether domestic or international, United miles help travelers see more places using fewer miles. With economy and business class sweet spots, United miles have a use however you like to fly. Additionally, United miles are easy to come by and can be accumulated quickly. 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