Miles Calculator United

United MileagePlus Miles Earned Calculator

Use this calculator to estimate the redeemable miles you can earn on a United-operated flight based on your ticket's base fare and your MileagePlus status. Please note that miles are generally earned on the base fare plus carrier-imposed surcharges, excluding government taxes and fees.

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Understanding United MileagePlus Miles Earning

United Airlines' MileagePlus program is one of the most popular frequent flyer programs globally, allowing travelers to earn and redeem miles for flights, upgrades, and other travel-related benefits. For most United-operated flights, the number of redeemable miles you earn is primarily based on the ticket price (specifically, the base fare plus carrier-imposed surcharges) and your MileagePlus elite status.

How Miles Are Calculated

Unlike some older programs that awarded miles based on distance flown, United's current system for its own flights is revenue-based. This means the more you pay for your ticket, the more miles you earn. Government taxes and fees are typically excluded from the mileage earning calculation.

Your MileagePlus elite status plays a significant role in how many miles you accrue per dollar spent. Here's a breakdown of the earning rates:

• General Member: 5 miles per dollar
• Premier Silver: 7 miles per dollar
• Premier Gold: 8 miles per dollar
• Premier Platinum: 9 miles per dollar
• Premier 1K: 11 miles per dollar
• Global Services: 11 miles per dollar

For example, a Premier Gold member purchasing a ticket with a base fare and surcharges totaling $500 would earn 500 * 8 = 4,000 redeemable miles.

Using the Calculator

To use the calculator above, simply enter the estimated base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges of your United flight. This amount can usually be found on your flight itinerary or receipt, often listed before taxes and fees are added. Then, select your current MileagePlus status from the dropdown menu. The calculator will instantly provide an estimate of the redeemable miles you can expect to earn from that flight.

Important Considerations

• Partner Airlines: Earning miles on flights operated by United's Star Alliance partners or other airline partners follows different rules, often based on distance flown and fare class. This calculator is specifically for United-operated flights.
• Promotions: United occasionally offers bonus mileage promotions, which would add to your total miles earned beyond the standard rates.
• Award Travel: Flights booked with miles (award travel) do not earn redeemable miles.
• Upgrades: If you pay for an upgrade, the additional amount spent may or may not earn miles, depending on the specific terms of the upgrade.

Understanding how miles are earned is key to maximizing your MileagePlus balance and enjoying the benefits of elite status. Use this calculator as a quick reference to plan your mileage earning strategy.