United MileagePlus Miles: Value, Transfer Partners and Cards (2026)
Quick answer: United MileagePlus miles are worth 1.3¢ each in MaxWorth's valuation, so 100,000 miles come to about $1,300. You can transfer in from Chase Ultimate Rewards and Bilt Rewards. 5 US credit cards earn them.
What your points are worth
United prices awards on its own flights dynamically and no longer publishes an award chart, while saver awards on Star Alliance partners are priced more consistently. Since February 1, 2026, United co-brand cardholders and Premier Silver and Gold members see expanded Polaris saver availability. Miles come in easily: Chase Ultimate Rewards and Bilt both transfer 1:1.
| Balance | At 1.3¢ each |
|---|---|
| 10,000 | $130 |
| 25,000 | $325 |
| 50,000 | $650 |
| 100,000 | $1,300 |
Ways to redeem
| Option | Value per point | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United award flights | varies | Dynamic pricing with no published chart. |
| Star Alliance partner awards | varies | Saver awards on partners are priced more consistently than United's own flights. |
| Marriott points to United miles | varies | Marriott converts 3:1 and United adds 10,000 bonus miles per 60,000 points, so 60,000 Marriott points become 30,000 miles. |
Transfer in from (3)
| Program | Ratio | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 | 1.5¢ |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | 1.25¢ |
| Marriott Bonvoy 10,000 bonus miles for every 60,000 points, so 60,000 points become 30,000 miles | 3:1 | 0.7¢ |
Cards that earn United MileagePlus (5)
| Card | Annual fee | Top earn rates |
|---|---|---|
| Chase United Club | $695 | 5x United · 2x Travel · 2x Dining |
| Chase United Club Business | $695 | 2x United · 1.5x Everything else |
| Chase United Quest | $350 | 4x United · 2x Dining · 2x Travel |
| Chase United Explorer | $150 | 3x United · 2x Dining · 2x Hotels |
| Chase United Gateway | $0 | 2x United · 2x Gas · 2x Transit |
Good to know
- Expiration
- MileagePlus miles do not expire while the account is open and in good standing.
- Pooling and sharing
- Miles Pooling is free for up to 5 members including the pool leader, who must be 18 or older. Since June 2026, pooled miles can book awards on more than 40 partner airlines as well as United. Miles a member contributes stay in the pool if they leave.
Frequently asked questions
How much are 100,000 United MileagePlus miles worth?
About $1,300 at MaxWorth's valuation of 1.3¢ per mile. What you actually get depends on how you redeem; see the redemption options above.
Do United miles expire?
No, as long as the MileagePlus account stays open and in good standing.
Can families combine United miles for free?
Yes. Miles Pooling lets up to five members combine miles at no cost, and since June 2026 pooled miles also work on partner airlines.
What is the best way to move Marriott points to United?
Marriott converts at 3:1, and United adds 10,000 bonus miles per 60,000 points, so 60,000 Marriott points become 30,000 United miles.
Track United MileagePlus next to every other balance.
The MaxWorth app turns each points balance into dollars at these valuations and searches award seats for airline partners. No bank login needed.
Sources: united.com · upgradedpoints.com · upgradedpoints.com · awardfares.com · onemileatatime.com · forbes.com. Always confirm current terms with the issuer or program.