What United MileagePlus Are Worth (September 2026)

Cash floor: 0.8¢ — Toward a United fare

Issuer travel portal: — · Transfer target: 1.3¢ · Peak: 2.5¢

Why we use 1.3¢

Dynamic on United metal, chart-like on partners. The partner awards are where the 2¢-plus results live.

Where owners lose value

Booking United's own flights with miles usually returns close to the floor. Partners are the reason to hold these.

Where the peak number comes from

• Star Alliance partner business class
• Excursionist perk on multi-city awards

Business cards that earn United MileagePlus

• United Business Card — Earns MileagePlus directly and comes with a companion-style travel credit.

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