MileMath

United Airlines /

1,000,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.45¢ per mile ≈ $14,500.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$14,500.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.45¢ per mile

Alliance Comparison

Star Alliance Average: 1.43¢ per mile

+1.2% vs alliance average

Alliance Partners

Air Canada

Star Alliance

Value: 1.40¢ per mile

14,000.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

14,500.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

17,000.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

16,000.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

11,500.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

13,000.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights to Europe from the U.S. in late January to early February for the best availability on routes like New York (JFK) to London (LHR).

Sweet Spot

A fantastic redemption is flying from New York (JFK) to Singapore (SIN) for 80,000 United miles in business class, which typically costs around $5,000 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (NRT) via Los Angeles (LAX) instead of a direct flight, saving approximately 3,000 miles due to United's routing rules that allow for open-jaw or stopover flexibility.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with United Airlines on transatlantic routes, as they often impose exorbitant fees, such as up to $300 in surcharges for award tickets.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

1,260,870 miles (+260,870 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Avianca

Star Alliance

852,941 miles (-147,059 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Turkish

Star Alliance

1,115,385 miles (+115,385 miles) (Alliance Partner)