Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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The best way to use United miles is to redeem them for free flights with United. United miles are worth 1.21 cents each, on average, meaning that 10,000 United miles are worth roughly $121 in flight bookings.
How to Redeem United Miles for Free Flights
To redeem United miles for free flights, log in to your United MileagePlus account, enter your destination and travel dates, and make sure to select “Book with miles” before clicking “Find flights.” You can book your flight entirely with miles or choose the Money + Miles option if you don’t have enough for a full redemption.
While free flights usually give you the best value for your United miles, there are other ways to redeem them—like hotel stays, car rental reservations, gift cards and more. Just keep in mind that these options typically offer less value compared to flights.
Other Notable Ways to Redeem United Miles
- Merchandise: Use MileagePlus miles to shop for products like electronics, household items, jewelry, Apple products.
- Gift Cards: Buy eGift cards from hundreds of merchants including Walmart, Starbucks, Nike and more.
- Hotel Stays: Book a room at hotels and resorts worldwide through United Hotels.
- Car Rentals: Rent a car with Avis or Budget.
- Cruises: Book a cruise using miles or a combination of miles and cash with United Cruises.
You can see the mile values for these specific redemption options on any given day by logging in to your United MileagePlus account and clicking on “MileagePlus.” If you’re interested in learning more, you can check WalletHub’s in-depth review of United MileagePlus.
How to Get More United Miles
United credit cards come with great perks such as free checked bags, priority boarding, big welcome bonuses, and the ability to earn miles on everyday purchases - helping you build your balance faster for free flights and other rewards. You can view the best offers here on WalletHub
People also ask
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 | ... |
How many miles do you need for a free flight on United?
You need at least 5,700 to 120,000 miles for a free flight on United, depending on the distance, which airport you fly into, and the dates of your trip. For example, you can redeem 15,000+ United miles for a free one-way award flight from Atlanta to Orlando.
How Many Miles You Need For a Free Flight on United
- Atlanta (ATL) to Orlando (MCO): 15,000+ miles
- Las Vegas (LAS) to Los Angeles (LAX):...
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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