# United MileagePlus Selling Miles at Up to 45% Discount Through August 20

_Jul 15 07:30_

Tags: United Airlines, United MileagePlus, Chase, promotion, airline, loyalty program, credit card, promo

United MileagePlus is offering up to a 45% discount on purchased miles from July 14 through August 20, 2026. Eligibility varies by member, with best pricing requiring a 30,000-mile minimum purchase

> **Check before acting.** This offer was last reported 115 days ago, on July 15, 2026. Registration deadlines and bonus windows close. We do not track whether this one is still live, so check the program's own page before acting on it. The reporting describes this as a targeted offer, which means it may not be available on your account.

## Summary

United Airlines is running a limited-time sale on purchased MileagePlus miles from July 14 to August 20, 2026. Offers vary by member, with most targeted for 40% or 45% discounts. To unlock the best price (45% off), members must purchase at least 30,000 miles in one transaction. The standard price is 3.5 cents per mile plus 7.5% federal excise tax. With a 45% discount, the effective cost is approximately 2.07 cents per mile. Members can purchase up to 50,000 miles per rolling 90-day period and 200,000 per calendar year. Miles post within 48 hours and are processed by points.com, meaning they do not count as airfare for credit card earning

Sources add:
• LoyaltyLobby: United Airlines continues its Buy Miles Sales for 2026 , offering MileagePlus members the opportunity to purchase miles at a discount or with a bonus

## Why it matters

Affects 2 airline programs (Air Canada, United Airlines). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Chase.

## What each source adds

- **LoyaltyLobby**: United Airlines continues its Buy Miles Sales for 2026 , offering MileagePlus members the opportunity to purchase miles at a discount or with a bonus

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/deals/buy-united-mileageplus-miles) — United MileagePlus Selling Miles At A Discount: Is It Worth It, Though?
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/07/15/united-airlines-buy-miles-up-to-45-discount-through-august-20-2026?omhide=true) — United Airlines Buy Miles Up To 45% Discount Through August 20, 2026

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