Buy United Airlines points: current offer (October 2026)
No bonus is running today — the base price is 3.76 US cents per mile. Buying at full price is rarely worth it. Wait for a bonus before buying United Airlines miles.
Verified April 13, 2026
Current offer
Wait for a bonus| Bonus | Price per 1,000 pts | Effective ¢/pt | Our valuation ¢/pt | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None running | $37.60 | 3.76¢ | Not tracked | — |
How to buy United Airlines miles
- Log in to your United Airlines account (or create a free one).
- Go to the "Buy Miles" page in your account.
- Enter the quantity you want. No bonus is running today, so you'll pay the base rate — consider waiting for a promotion.
- Pay by credit card. Points usually post within a few minutes to a few hours.
- Only buy what you need for a redemption you've already priced out — don't buy speculatively.
Current purchase pricing
Base rates for buying United Airlines miles directly. Last verified Apr 13, 2026.
| Quantity | Base price |
|---|---|
| 2,000+ | 3.76¢ per mile ($37.6 / 1,000) |
Best bonus ever
90%
Total promotions
1
Average bonus
90%
Years tracked
1
2025
1 promotion90% bonus
United Airlines buy points analysis
Promotion patterns
- United Airlines typically offers buy points promotions 1 times per year
- The highest bonus we've tracked is 90%
- Average promotion duration: -1 days
Best times to buy
Based on historical data, United Airlines most frequently offers promotions in:
- April: 1 promotion historically
Buying United Airlines points: FAQ
Can you buy United Airlines miles?
Yes. United Airlines sells miles directly from about 3.76 US cents per mile.
Is there a buy points promotion for United Airlines right now?
No promotion is running today. The largest bonus we have recorded for United Airlines is 90%, and these offers usually return a few times a year — the history below shows the pattern.
When is the best time to buy United Airlines miles?
Buy during a bonus. We have tracked 1 United Airlines promotion, peaking at 90%. Buying at full price is rarely worth it — wait for a bonus, and only buy when you have a specific redemption in mind that costs more in cash than the miles will.
What is the price per point for United Airlines right now?
Right now it's 3.76 US cents per mile — no bonus is running. That works out to $37.60 per 1,000 miles.
Is it worth buying United Airlines miles right now?
Not at full price. Wait for a bonus — check the promotion history below for how often United Airlines runs one.