Airline Program
United MileagePlus Guide
United Airlines' loyalty program offering miles for flights, upgrades, and partner purchases across the Star Alliance network.
Overview
Program
United Airlines
Alliance
Star Alliance
Currency
miles
Avg Value
1.2¢ per mile
How to Earn
5 base miles per $1 on eligible United flights. Elite bonuses: Silver +40%, Gold +60%, Platinum +80%, 1K +100%
Frequent domestic US travelers and Star Alliance flyers based at United hubs (ORD, EWR, IAH, SFO, DEN).
Elite Status Tiers
Premier Silver
15 PQF and 5,000 PQP, or 6,000 PQP
Premier Gold
30 PQF and 10,000 PQP, or 12,000 PQP
Premier Platinum
45 PQF and 15,000 PQP, or 18,000 PQP
Premier 1K
60 PQF and 22,000 PQP, or 28,000 PQP
Global Services
Invitation only
Redemption Sweet Spots
Economy
1–1.1¢
Business
1.5–1.8¢
First
1.5–2.5¢
Best value on Polaris business class and Star Alliance partner awards
Expiration Policy
Miles do not expire as long as the account is open and in good standing
Transfer Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I earn miles with United MileagePlus?
United MileagePlus offers 5 base miles per $1 on eligible United flights. Elite bonuses: Silver +40%, Gold +60%, Platinum +80%, 1K +100%. You can also earn through co-branded credit cards, shopping portals, dining programs, and partner purchases. Transfer partners include: Marriott Bonvoy, Chase Ultimate Rewards.
Do United MileagePlus miles expire?
Miles do not expire as long as the account is open and in good standing
What are the United MileagePlus elite tiers?
United MileagePlus has 5 elite tiers: Premier Silver (15 PQF and 5,000 PQP, or 6,000 PQP), Premier Gold (30 PQF and 10,000 PQP, or 12,000 PQP), Premier Platinum (45 PQF and 15,000 PQP, or 18,000 PQP), Premier 1K (60 PQF and 22,000 PQP, or 28,000 PQP), Global Services (Invitation only).
Is United MileagePlus worth it?
United MileagePlus is best for frequent domestic us travelers and star alliance flyers based at united hubs (ord, ewr, iah, sfo, den). United Airlines' loyalty program offering miles for flights, upgrades, and partner purchases across the Star Alliance network.