Ashley Wade, WalletHub Analyst
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You typically need between 6,800 and 125,000 miles for a free flight on United, depending on the distance, which airports you fly between, and the dates of your trip. For example, you can redeem 9,600+ United miles for a free one-way flight from Atlanta to Orlando.
How Many Miles You Need for a Free Flight on United
- Atlanta (ATL) to Orlando (MCO): 9,600+ miles
- Las Vegas (LAS) to Los Angeles (LAX): 6,800+ miles
- New York (JFK) to Hawaii (HNL): 25,000+ miles
- New York (JFK) to San Juan (SJU): 15,900+ miles
- New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG): 37,900+ miles
- New York (JFK) to Mexico City (MEX): 20,000+ miles
All of the mile requirements above are for one-way flights in United's Economy class. Business class flights will cost more miles, typically between 30,000 and 395,000 per one-way flight.
If you’re a frequent flyer with United, consider applying for a United credit card. Using a United co-branded credit card can help you earn more miles. You can compare United credit cards on WalletHub.
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How much are 10,000 United miles worth?
10,000 United miles are worth an average of $121, according to WalletHub data. You will get the best value for your United MileagePlus miles when you redeem them for flights, but there are multiple redemption options.
How Much United Miles Are Worth
| Number of United Miles | Average Value |
| 10,000 | $121 |
| 20,000 | ... |
How much are 50,000 United miles worth?
50,000 United miles are worth an average of $605, according to WalletHub data. You will get the best value for your United MileagePlus miles when you redeem them for flights, but there are multiple redemption options.
How Much United Miles Are Worth
| Number of United Miles | Average Value |
| 50,000 | $605 |
| 60,000 | ... |
When do United miles expire?
United miles do not expire while your United MileagePlus account is active and in good standing. Miles will be forfeited if United closes your account for violating program rules, including fraudulent activity, or if you close it yourself.
When United Miles May Be Forfeited
- When you close your account without redeeming any unused miles.
- When United closes your account due to program rule violations or fraudulent activity.
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