How do I use NerdWallet's airline miles to dollars calculator?

To use NerdWallet's airline miles to dollars calculator, enter the airline award program, cash fare, equivalent award fare and any fees associated with your award fare. Our points and miles to dollars calculator will do the rest.

How much are United miles worth?

Based on our valuations, United miles are worth 1.3 cents each when used towards flights with United and their airline partners. This means 10,000 miles are worth $130 in flight value on average. Here's our breakdown on United miles value: Discover personalized credit card options that match your spending habits and maximizes your miles.

How do I earn airline miles?

The typical way to earn miles is to fly with the airline, which earns miles based on either the distance flown or the amount spent on the fare. Yet there are many other ways to earn airline miles, including: Flying with partner airlines. Using shopping and dining programs. Using co-branded airline credit cards.