Frequent Flyer

Save 20% on United Award Flights


Tim Winship
Tim Winship

    Got United miles? If so, this newly announced

    sale on award flights

    means those miles will be worth more for many flights.



    Offer Details



    Between August 9 and August 23, MileagePlus members can save 20 percent when booking coach-class awards for roundtrip travel within the U.S. and Canada between August 23 and December 15, as follows:


    • Flights within the contiguous U.S. and Canada less than 700 miles discounted from 20,000 miles to 16,000 miles roundtrip
    • Flights within the contiguous U.S. and Canada more than 700 miles discounted from 25,000 miles to 20,000 miles roundtrip
    • Flights to Hawaii discounted from 45,000 miles to 36,000 miles roundtrip
    • Flights to Alaska discounted from 35,000 miles to 28,000 miles roundtrip



      The discounts do not apply for travel on November 22 or 23 or between November 26 and November 28.



      Related: Hey Big Spender, Redeem Those Travel-Rewards Points Now!

      Deal or No Deal



      This award sale features a solid discount on the most popular award flights, with a travel period totaling almost four months.

      What's not to like?
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