United PQP Calculator
Calculate Premier Qualifying Points for United and partner flights. Compare miles vs cash and maximize your MileagePlus® earnings.
How PQP and Miles Work (Effective April 2, 2026)
Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) determine your path to United MileagePlus Premier status: Silver (3,000 PQP), Gold (7,000 PQP), Platinum (12,000 PQP), or 1K (18,000 PQP).
United flights — PQP: Earn 1 PQP per dollar spent on base fare + carrier-imposed surcharges (unchanged).
United flights — Award Miles (new April 2, 2026): Miles are now earned based on your status tier, per dollar of eligible fare:
| Status | Standard | Cardmember |
|---|---|---|
| General | 3 mi/$1 | 6 mi/$1 |
| Premier Silver | 5 mi/$1 | 8 mi/$1 |
| Premier Gold | 6 mi/$1 | 9 mi/$1 |
| Premier Platinum | 7 mi/$1 | 10 mi/$1 |
| Premier 1K | 9 mi/$1 | 12 mi/$1 |
Cardmember rates require $10,000+ in annual card spend on any eligible United co-branded card (Gateway, Explorer, Quest, Club, Presidential Plus, or Business). Without hitting this threshold, cardholders earn at the standard rate. Basic Economy earns at reduced rates — General members without a qualifying card spend earn 0 miles on Basic Economy fares.
Partner flights: Earn PQP based on distance flown, with caps depending on the partner airline (typically 500–1,500 PQP max per ticket).
Premier Qualifying Points Calculator
Enter your flight details to calculate PQPs and miles earned. The calculator automatically applies United's revenue-based rules for UA flights and distance-based rules with caps for partner flights.
Flight Details
Enter your flight information to calculate PQP earnings
Enter base fare + carrier-imposed surcharges (excludes taxes/government fees)
Miles vs Cash Comparison
Compare award redemptions to cash fares. Default value is 1.20¢ per MileagePlus® mile but you can adjust based on your valuation.
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Travel Tip
Look for Excursionist Perk awards
United's Excursionist Perk lets you add a free one-way flight within a single region (outside the U.S.) when booking a multi-city award. Great for stringing together multiple destinations on one trip.
Assumes MileagePlus® miles at 1.20¢ per mile. Calculations are estimates and may change without notice. Milesmate is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by United Airlines or the MileagePlus® program. MileagePlus® is a registered trademark of United Airlines, Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Last updated: January 2026 | Rules verified against official United Airlines program