United MileagePlus uses dynamic pricing. Typical saver prices one-way: US to Europe in business from from 80k, US to Japan in business from from 100k and US to Europe in economy from from 30k miles. You can transfer in from Chase (1:1) and Bilt (1:1). Prices as of November 1, 2026.
Where United MileagePlus prices well below the cash fare.
One-way, per person, lowest saver level. Taxes are approximate.
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within the USDynamic; saver economy typically 7.5k-17.5k. Cardholders get >=10% off (15% with status) on United-operated awards since 2026-04-02. | from 5.5k | from 15k | $5.60 | |
| US to EuropeLow confidencePolaris Saver typically ~80k (72k for cardholders); some sources show 60-77k floors. Star Alliance partner saver business reported ~88k (not re-verified for 2026). Saver Polaris space increasingly restricted to cardholders/elites. | from 30k | from 80k | ~$6-100 (no fuel surcharges) | |
| US to Japan and North AsiaLow confidenceBusiness Traveller: ~100k typical Polaris Saver to Asia/Oceania. ANA partner business historically 88k; verify. | from 35k | from 100k | ~$6-50 | |
| US to Southeast AsiaLow confidencePartner saver (Singapore/Thai/EVA) business ~100k+; verify. | from 40k | from 100k | ~$6-60 | |
| US to the Middle East and IndiaLow confidenceTurkish/Air India/Lufthansa connections; partner pricing not re-verified. | from 42.5k | from 100k | ~$6-100 | |
| US to South AmericaLow confidenceCopa/Avianca partners for northern SA cheaper; estimate. | from 25k | from 60k | ~$30-100 | |
| US to HawaiiLow confidenceDynamic; often 22.5k-30k economy. | from 15k | from 30k | $5.60 | |
| US to the Caribbean and MexicoLow confidenceDynamic; estimate. | from 12.5k | from 25k | ~$30-100 |
| Points currency | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 | instant |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | instant |
From about from 80k miles one-way at the saver level, plus ~$6-100 (no fuel surcharges) in taxes and fees. Polaris Saver typically ~80k (72k for cardholders); some sources show 60-77k floors. Star Alliance partner saver business reported ~88k (not re-verified for 2026). Saver Polaris space increasingly restricted to cardholde
Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1) and Bilt Rewards (1:1).
United cardholder Polaris saver discount: ~72,000 one-way (80k list -10%)
These are typical saver prices from published charts and reports as of November 1, 2026. Availability changes daily, so check live award space before you transfer points.
Points or Cash searches live award seats, compares them with the cash fare and tells you which of your points to transfer.
Fully dynamic on United metal; no published partner chart (partner saver prices still fairly stable but no longer guaranteed). From 2026-04-02 MileagePlus cardholders get >=10% award discount, more earning and access to a special saver inventory; non-cardholders earn less. PlusPoints upgrades move to dynamic in Feb 2027. Excursionist perk (free one-way within a region on round-trips) historically available—verify still live. No fuel surcharges. Unconfirmed: Reports of a Nov 2026 partner/own-metal saver increase of 15-46% come only from an unreliable site; not confirmed by reputable outlets. Treat United partner prices as needing live verification.
Sources: https://www.businesstraveller.com/news/united-mileageplus-changes-2026/ · https://onemileatatime.com/news/united-mileageplus-changes-credit-cards/ · https://united.mediaroom.com/2026-02-19-United-Gives-MileagePlus-Credit-Cardholders-More-Miles,-Exclusive-Flight-Discounts · https://www.insideflyer.com/posts/united-cardholders-now-earn-more-miles-and-save-on-awards/
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