United MileagePlus
United MileagePlus is a comprehensive Star Alliance program offering broad partner coverage across 40+ airlines. It excels for saver awards on ANA, Lufthansa, and other Star Alliance partners and is one of the best ways of booking ANA business class.
Find the cheapest award flights redeemable with United MileagePlus
Use AwardsPlanner to instantly compare United MileagePlus costs against every other loyalty program for any route.
Credit Cards That Transfer to United MileagePlus
2 credit card points programs transfer to United MileagePlus:
| Credit Card Program | Transfer Ratio |
|---|---|
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 3:1(non-standard) |
Transfer ratios shown as points sent : miles received. Non-standard ratios may be less or more favorable than 1:1.
How to Find the Best United MileagePlus Redemptions
- Go to the AwardsPlanner search tool.
- Enter your origin and destination airports.
- Select your cabin class (Economy, Business, or First).
- The tool automatically calculates the award cost in United MileagePlus miles alongside every other program — so you can see instantly whether United MileagePlus is the best option for your route.
Routes Bookable with United MileagePlus
See how United MileagePlus compares against every other program on these routes:
Guides and Trip Reports Using United MileagePlus
First-hand flights booked with United MileagePlus and guides to using it.
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