MileMath

United Airlines /

70,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.45¢ per mile ≈ $1,015.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$1,015.00

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

980.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

1,015.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

1,190.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

1,120.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

805.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

910.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for travel to Europe from the U.S. between mid-January and early March, as availability tends to open up significantly during this low-demand period, especially on routes like New York (JFK) to London (LHR).

Sweet Spot

You can redeem 70,000 United MileagePlus miles for a round-trip business class ticket from the U.S. to Europe, which typically costs around $3,500 in cash.

Routing Trick

You can fly from San Francisco (SFO) to New York City (JFK) via Toronto (YYZ) to save approximately 3,000 miles compared to a direct flight, as this routing allows you to utilize the United Airlines' stopover policy effectively.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with United Airlines on routes like New York to London, as they charge up to $1,000 in surcharges on award tickets.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

88,261 miles (+18,261 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Avianca

Star Alliance

59,706 miles (-10,294 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Turkish

Star Alliance

78,077 miles (+8,077 miles) (Alliance Partner)