Buying miles can be a "hack" to fly Business or First Class for less than the cash price. For example, buying 88,000 miles at 1.88¢ (~$1,654) for a business class flight to Europe may be cheaper than a $4,000+ cash fare.
Purchasing miles is typically managed through the United MileagePlus site. 2,000 miles.
United frequently runs sales that can reduce the cost by up to 50% or offer a 100% bonus. These promotions are often targeted and vary by member. Promo Type Targeted Rate (incl. tax) Value Proposition ~3.76¢ per mile Rarely worth it for full tickets. 80% Bonus Sale ~2.08¢ per mile Potentially useful for specific business class redemptions. 100% Bonus / 50% Off ~1.88¢ per mile The historical best rate recently available. Is it Worth Buying?
You can purchase up to 200,000 miles per calendar year .
Miles can take up to 48 hours to post to your account. Buy or Transfer MileagePlus Miles
