Young adult discount

In-app exclusive

Calling all Gen Z travelers! Save on flights with this exclusive 5% discount for MileagePlus® members ages 18–23 when you book through the United app.

In-app exclusive

Young adult discount

Calling all Gen Z travelers! Save on flights with this exclusive 5% discount for MileagePlus® members ages 18–23 when you book through the United app.

How to get it

How to get it

How to get it

Sign in

Log into to your MileagePlus account or sign up for free on the United app.

Go to book a flight

Select the Young Adult Discount option and search for flights.

Choose your flight

The discount will automatically be applied at checkout.

Sign in

Log into to your MileagePlus account or sign up for free on the United app.

Go to book a flight

Select the Young Adult Discount option and search for flights.

Choose your flight

The discount will automatically be applied at checkout.

Download the United app to use the discount

Download the United app to use the discount

Download the United app to use the discount

All about your discount

All about your discount

United is the only major U.S. airline offering young travelers a discount. MileagePlus members ages 18–23 get 5% off United Economy® and Basic Economy fares on:

  • United and United Express® flights within the U.S.
  • Select international flights departing the U.S.
  • Partner airline flights operated by Air Canada, ANA, Austrian, Brussels, Lufthansa and Swiss (booked as "UA" flights).

All about your discount

United is the only major U.S. airline offering young travelers a discount. MileagePlus members ages 18–23 get 5% off United Economy® and Basic Economy fares on:

  • United and United Express® flights within the U.S.
  • Select international flights departing the U.S.
  • Partner airline flights operated by Air Canada, ANA, Austrian, Brussels, Lufthansa and Swiss (booked as "UA" flights).

Traveler pro tips

  • You can cancel your ticket and receive a full refund within 24 hours. You can also reserve a ticket at the same discounted price for a limited time with FareLock. Learn how Farelock works.
  • Sign up for marketing from United to learn more about other special deals and offers for Gen Z travelers.

Traveler pro tips

  • You can cancel your ticket and receive a full refund within 24 hours. You can also reserve a ticket at the same discounted price for a limited time with FareLock. Learn how Farelock works.
  • Sign up for marketing from United to learn more about other special deals and offers for Gen Z travelers.

Premier members and United cardmembers

Premier® members still get their usual benefits, including:

  1. Priority boarding
  2. A full-size carry-on bag
  3. Free checked baggage (where applicable)

Premier members and United cardmembers

Premier® members still get their usual benefits, including:

  1. Priority boarding
  2. A full-size carry-on bag
  3. Free checked baggage (where applicable)

Premier members and United cardmembers

Premier® members still get their usual benefits, including:

  1. Priority boarding
  2. A full-size carry-on bag
  3. Free checked baggage (where applicable)

Premier members and United cardmembers

Premier® members still get their usual benefits, including:

  1. Priority boarding
  2. A full-size carry-on bag
  3. Free checked baggage (where applicable)

Disclaimer: Basic Economy restrictions still apply.

Pay with a United credit card and enjoy cardmember perks on your discounted flight.

*Disclaimer: Benefits apply only to the cardholder’s ticket.

Young adult discount FAQ