What is a United point worth?

We value it at 1.2 cents for transatlantic redemptions, which ranks it 13 of 16 programs we track. Dynamic pricing on United metal; partner awards hold value better. That figure is deliberately conservative: it is what you can expect to get on dates you actually want, not the best redemption anyone found all year.

How do I earn United miles?

The practical route for most people is transferring in from a bank currency. One partner transfers in, the strongest being Chase UR at 1:1. Chase points to United for Star Alliance award space, useful when Aeroplan comes up empty.

Which credit cards earn United?

1 in our set, led by United Explorer at 2× on airfare. We track airfare multipliers only, because that is the spend this site is about.

Airline program

United MileagePlus: what it is worth to Europe

We value United MileagePlus at 1.2 cents per point for transatlantic awards. Dynamic pricing on United metal; partner awards hold value better.

By Jon Miksis · valuation reviewed August 2026 · quarterly, or immediately on a devaluation

1.2¢: Our valuation per point, transatlantic awards
#13 of 16: Rank among the programs we value
1: Ways to transfer in
1: Cards in our set that earn it

How to get United miles

Transferring in from a bank currency is how most people top this up.

Chase UR → United · 1:1 · strength 62
Chase points to United for Star Alliance award space, useful when Aeroplan comes up empty.

Cards that earn United

Airfare multipliers only. A card earning 4× on flights is a different tool from one earning 4× on groceries, and only one of them matters here.

United Explorerpersonal2×

Common questions

What is a United point worth?: We value it at 1.2 cents for transatlantic redemptions, which ranks it 13 of 16 programs we track. Dynamic pricing on United metal; partner awards hold value better. That figure is deliberately conservative: it is what you can expect to get on dates you actually want, not the best redemption anyone found all year.
How do I earn United miles?: The practical route for most people is transferring in from a bank currency. One partner transfers in, the strongest being Chase UR at 1:1. Chase points to United for Star Alliance award space, useful when Aeroplan comes up empty.
Which credit cards earn United?: 1 in our set, led by United Explorer at 2× on airfare. We track airfare multipliers only, because that is the spend this site is about.

To decide whether to burn United on a specific flight, run it through the Points vs. Cash Calculator, which compares your redemption against the 1.2¢ figure above.

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