MileagePlus Rewards Calculator
Estimate United MileagePlus miles earned. Choose a calculation mode and enter your ticket details. Default rates are editable.
Note: United MileagePlus primarily uses revenue-based earning. This simple calculator lets you experiment with different rates and elite bonuses — modify rates to match your account terms.
MileagePlus Rewards Calculator – Instantly Estimate United Airlines Miles
United Airlines' MileagePlus loyalty program is one of the most popular frequent flyer programs in the world. Whether you're a casual traveler or a MileagePlus Premier elite member, knowing how many miles you will earn from a flight helps you plan your rewards, upgrades, and future trips more effectively.
Our MileagePlus Rewards Calculator makes this incredibly easy by estimating the miles you’ll earn based on ticket price, distance flown, fare class, and optional elite bonuses.
How United MileagePlus Mileage Earning Works
United Airlines mainly uses a revenue-based earning system, which means the miles you earn are tied to the money you spend rather than the flight distance.
Standard earning rate for general members:
5 miles per dollar spent
However, elite status members earn even more:
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Premier Silver: 7 miles per dollar
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Premier Gold: 8 miles per dollar
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Premier Platinum: 9 miles per dollar
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Premier 1K: 11 miles per dollar
Because these numbers vary depending on your membership tier, our calculator allows you to customize miles-per-dollar and elite bonus percentages to get accurate results based on your status.
Distance-Based Earning (For Partner Airlines)
When flying with certain Star Alliance or partner airlines, United still uses the distance-based earning system. In these cases, miles are calculated using:
Miles Earned = Flight Distance × Earnings Percentage
For example:
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Discount economy might earn 25–50% of miles flown
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Full-fare economy earns 100%
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Premium and business cabins earn 150–200%
Our calculator includes this distance mode so you can estimate your miles on United’s partner flights as well.
Why Use the MileagePlus Rewards Calculator?
A MileagePlus calculator is helpful for:
✔ Understanding how many miles you'll earn before booking
✔ Comparing ticket types and fare classes
✔ Checking if an upgrade earns significantly more miles
✔ Planning MileagePlus redemptions
✔ Tracking elite status progress
✔ Making smarter travel decisions
Whether you’re booking a domestic trip or an international vacation, this tool helps you maximize your MileagePlus rewards.
Features of This MileagePlus Calculator
✨ Revenue-based calculation (default United system)
✨ Distance-based calculation for partner flights
✨ Editable miles-per-dollar rate
✨ Elite tier bonus percentage option
✨ Simple, mobile-friendly design
✨ Instant results with no login needed
It’s designed to be beginner-friendly but accurate enough for points enthusiasts and frequent flyers.
Maximize Your United Rewards
United MileagePlus miles can be redeemed for:
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Free flights
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Seat upgrades
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Partner airline flights
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Hotel stays
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Lounge access
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Shopping and experiences
By using this calculator, you can better understand how close you are to your next award booking or elite tier — and plan your travel more strategically.