We’re introducing a broader range of award prices. For flights on or after November 15, 2019, we’ll no longer publish an award chart listing the set amount of miles needed for each flight. If you’re searching for flights that take place before November 15, 2019, award prices will be the same as or lower than what’s published here. If you’re planning to travel on or after November 15 or want to learn more, visit Award travel updates.
Award ticketing options/service fees
Electronic ticketing
United offers electronic tickets for travel to most U.S. and international destinations. Once your award is redeemed and your reservation is confirmed, a receipt is sent to you via email.
Paper tickets
A paper ticket is issued only for international travel that is ineligible for electronic ticketing. Allow 10 days for the delivery of a paper ticket by U.S. mail. Mailing addresses outside the U.S. may require longer mailing times.
Award service fees
- The fees for award travel apply to United, United Express®, Star AllianceTM airline partners and other airline partners.
- Fees apply to each ticket individually. If multiple people are traveling together, there is a fee for each traveler.
- When flying with one of our Star Alliance partners, changes must be made at least 24 hours before departure.
- Fee level is based on the MileagePlus status of the member whose miles were used to book the award.
- In addition to change fees, some award changes may also require additional mileage.
- Service fees are nonrefundable.
For tickets issued on or after October 6, 2016
| Service fees1 | General member | Premier® Silver | Premier Gold | Premier Platinum | Premier 1K® |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee for booking a MileagePlus award ticket by phone through the United Customer Contact Center, regardless of departure date | $25 | $25 | $25 | No fee | No fee |
| Fee for booking a MileagePlus award ticket through any channel, less than 21 days before departure | $75 | $50 | $25 | No fee | No fee |
| Service fees1 | General member | Premier® Silver | Premier Gold | Premier Platinum | Premier 1K® |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee for making a change or canceling with redeposit 61 or more days before departure | $75 | $50 | $25 | No fee | No fee |
| Fee for making a change or canceling with redeposit 60 or fewer days before departure | $125 | $100 | $75 | $50 | No fee |
| Fee to redeposit miles after no show3 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 |
Fee for booking a MileagePlus award ticket by phone through the United Customer Contact Center, regardless of departure date
-
General member
$25 -
Premier® Silver
$25 -
Premier Gold
$25 -
Premier Platinum
No fee -
Premier 1K®
No fee
Fee for booking a MileagePlus award ticket through any channel, less than 21 days before departure
-
General member
$75 -
Premier® Silver
$50 -
Premier Gold
$25 -
Premier Platinum
No fee -
Premier 1K®
No fee
Fee for making a change or canceling with redeposit 61 or more days before departure
-
General member
$75 -
Premier® Silver
$50 -
Premier Gold
$25 -
Premier Platinum
No fee -
Premier 1K®
No fee
Fee for making a change or canceling with redeposit 60 or fewer days before departure
-
General member
$125 -
Premier® Silver
$100 -
Premier Gold
$75 -
Premier Platinum
$50 -
Premier 1K®
No fee
Fee to redeposit miles after no show3
-
General member
$125 -
Premier® Silver
$125 -
Premier Gold
$125 -
Premier Platinum
$125 -
Premier 1K®
$125
1When determining which service fees apply, the number of days before departure is calculated based upon the exact time of the scheduled flight departure.
2In cases where the customer cancels with no redeposit, the fee is based on the date the customer changes or requests redeposit, not the date the customer canceled.
3This fee applies to all members and is charged instead of the redeposit fee that applies if canceling before flight departure.