Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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To cover a $100 United flight, you would need around 8,264 miles, based on WalletHub's research. The exact number of miles needed may vary slightly due to taxes and fees, but 1 United mile is worth an average of 1.21 cents when redeemed for flights.
United Miles Required by Flight Value
| Flight Cost ($) | Miles Needed |
| $100 | 8,264 miles |
| $150 | 12,397 miles |
| $200 | 16,529 miles |
| $250 | 20,661 miles |
| $300 | 24,793 miles |
| $400 | 33,058 miles |
| $500 | 41,322 miles |
Note that the mileage requirements listed in the table above apply to Economy seats only. You can use WalletHub's United Miles Value Calculator to see how much any number of miles is worth.
If you're interested in learning more, check out WalletHub's review of the United MileagePlus program.
People also ask
How much are 1,000 United miles worth?
1,000 United miles are worth an average of $12.1, 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 |
| 1,000 | $12.1 |
| 11,000 | ... |
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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