United Airlines Award Flights
Real-time United MileagePlus award availability, transfer partner guidance, and sweet spots for United Polaris redemptions. United Airlines is a Star Alliance member.
Program overview
Program: United MileagePlus
Alliance: Star Alliance
Business cabin: United Polaris
Sweet spots
- United Polaris to Europe or Australia for 88K miles one-way
- ANA, Lufthansa, and Swiss via Star Alliance partners
- Excursionist Perk: a free segment inside a round trip
Popular routes
Transfer partners
See which credit card points transfer to United MileagePlus and at what ratio.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find United Airlines award availability?
Use AwardLocker's live search to see real-time United Airlines saver availability across every route and date range. You can also set alerts for specific routes so we notify you the moment space opens.
Which credit cards transfer to United MileagePlus?
See our transfer partner page for the full list of cards and ratios. Most major US transferable points programs partner with United Airlines in some form.
Does United Airlines release saver award space?
Yes — saver award space typically opens at schedule loading (~330 days out) and refreshes closer to departure. AwardLocker alerts you the moment new space appears.
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