MileMath

United Airlines /

30,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.45¢ per mile ≈ $435.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$435.00

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

420.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

435.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

510.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

480.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

345.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

390.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights for travel to Europe from the U.S. between mid-January and early March, as availability tends to be higher during this off-peak season.

Sweet Spot

You can fly from the U.S. to Central America (e.g., San Jose, Costa Rica) for just 30,000 miles one-way in economy, which typically costs around $400 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Cancun (CUN) via Houston (IAH) instead of a direct flight, saving 5,000 miles compared to the standard 35,000 miles for a direct round-trip.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with United Airlines on routes with basic economy fares, as they charge up to $75 for checked bags and $200 for same-day flight changes.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

37,826 miles (+7,826 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Spirit

43,500 miles (+13,500 miles)

Frontier

39,545 miles (+9,545 miles)