Book Air India with United MileagePlus: observed awards
On 26 routes (24 international), Air India was the only airline on the lowest United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on every open date in the last 30 days. Lowest business class on an international route: 75,000 miles + $41.00, Dubai (DXB) to New Delhi (DEL); MileagePlus showed business-class award space on that route on 311 dates.
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- Routes on Air India
- 26
- International routes
- 24
- Lowest business class, international
- 75,000 miles
- DXB–DEL · $41.00
- Lowest first class, international
- 110,000 miles
- DXB–DEL · $41.00
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (both in Star Alliance)
Business Class awards on Air India with MileagePlus
14 routes where Air India was the only airline on the lowest MileagePlus business-class award. Route lows: 30,000–140,000 miles (median 110,000 across 14 routes); taxes $4.90–$197.40 (median $36.80 on 14 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai (BOM) to New Delhi (DEL) | 30,000 miles + $5.20 | 317 | |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Mumbai (BOM) | 30,000 miles + $4.90 | 315 | |
| Dubai (DXB) to New Delhi (DEL)DXB–DEL with MileagePlus | 75,000 miles + $41.00 | 311 | |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Dubai (DXB)DEL–DXB with MileagePlus | 75,000 miles + $25.46 | 282 | |
| Dubai (DXB) to Singapore (SIN)DXB–SIN with MileagePlus | 110,000 miles + $36.80 | 325 | |
| Doha (DOH) to Bangkok (BKK)DOH–BKK with MileagePlus | 110,000 miles + $39.45 | 322 | |
| Singapore (SIN) to Dubai (DXB)SIN–DXB with MileagePlus | 110,000 miles + $52.40 | 322 | |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Dubai (DXB)BKK–DXB with MileagePlus | 110,000 miles + $36.50 | 318 | |
| Bali (DPS) to Dubai (DXB)DPS–DXB with MileagePlus | 110,000 miles + $14.90 | 290 | |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Dubai (DXB)HKG–DXB with MileagePlus | 110,000 miles + $58.10 | 255 |
First Class awards on Air India with MileagePlus
18 routes where Air India was the only airline on the lowest MileagePlus first-class award. Route lows: 35,000–220,000 miles (median 165,000 across 17 routes); 1 mixed-cabin route low not included; taxes $4.90–$352.30 (median $51.00 on 17 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi (DEL) to Mumbai (BOM) | 35,000 miles + $4.90 | 310 | |
| Mumbai (BOM) to New Delhi (DEL) | 35,000 miles + $5.20 | 298 | |
| Dubai (DXB) to New Delhi (DEL)DXB–DEL with MileagePlus | 110,000 miles + $41.00 | 11 | |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Dubai (DXB)DEL–DXB with MileagePlus | 110,000 miles + $25.56 | 6 | |
| Rome (FCO) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ)FCO–YYZ with MileagePlus | 140,000 miles + $44.80 | 8 | |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)DEL–CDG with MileagePlus | 165,000 miles + $24.06 | 276 | |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to New Delhi (DEL)CDG–DEL with MileagePlus | 165,000 miles + $201.70 | 257 | |
| Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick (LGW)AMD–LGW with MileagePlus | 165,000 miles + $28.66 | 173 | |
| London Gatwick (LGW) to Ahmedabad (AMD) | 165,000 miles + $352.00 | 173 | |
| Dubai (DXB) to Sydney (SYD)DXB–SYD with MileagePlus | 220,000 miles + $76.00 | 204 |
Economy awards on Air India with MileagePlus
4 routes where Air India was the only airline on the lowest MileagePlus economy award. Route lows: 12,500–40,000 miles (median 12,500 across 4 routes); taxes $4.90–$40.20 (median $5.20 on 4 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai (BOM) to New Delhi (DEL) | 12,500 miles + $5.20 | 325 | |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Mumbai (BOM) | 12,500 miles + $4.90 | 322 | |
| Dubai (DXB) to New Delhi (DEL)DXB–DEL with MileagePlus | 40,000 miles + $40.20 | 315 | |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Dubai (DXB)DEL–DXB with MileagePlus | 40,000 miles + $23.46 | 298 |
Dated Air India awards with MileagePlus
The lowest MileagePlus awards on Air India AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days on the routes above.
| Departure | Route | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOM–DEL | Business | 30,000 miles + $5.20 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| BOM–DEL | Business | 30,000 miles + $5.20 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| BOM–DEL | Business | 30,000 miles + $5.20 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| DEL–BOM | Business | 30,000 miles + $4.90 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| BOM–DEL | First | 35,000 miles + $5.20 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| BOM–DEL | First | 35,000 miles + $5.20 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| DEL–BOM | First | 35,000 miles + $4.90 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| BOM–DEL | First | 35,000 miles + $5.20 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| BOM–DEL | Economy | 12,500 miles + $5.20 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| BOM–DEL | Economy | 12,500 miles + $5.20 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| BOM–DEL | Economy | 12,500 miles + $5.20 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| DEL–BOM | Economy | 12,500 miles + $4.90 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Other programs whose lowest award was on Air India
Compared only on routes and cabins where both programs' lowest awards were on Air India in the last 30 days: the median of each program's route lows, in its own points or miles, with the median taxes reported. A program's low may be on another flight or date.
| Program | Cabin | Shared routes | MileagePlus median | Their median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | First | 2 | 110,000 miles + $25.56 | 40,000 points + $52.86 |
Shared routes counts the routes where both programs showed Air India as the only airline on their lowest award in that cabin. Medians compare route lows, not one itinerary.
Transfer points to United MileagePlus for Air India awards
Banks that transfer to United MileagePlus, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the Air India award with a live search first.
| Bank | Ratio | Transfer time | Transfer details | Bank points page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Bilt to MileagePlus | Fly Air India with Bilt points |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Chase to MileagePlus | Fly Air India with Chase points |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Questions about booking Air India with MileagePlus
How many MileagePlus miles does an Air India business-class award take?
The lowest business-class award on Air India that AwardTool observed with United MileagePlus on an international route in the last 30 days was 75,000 miles + $41.00 from Dubai (DXB) to New Delhi (DEL); MileagePlus showed business-class award space on that route on 311 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was BOM–DEL at 30,000 miles + $5.20. Across 14 routes the lows ranged from 30,000 to 140,000 miles, with a median of 110,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many MileagePlus miles does an Air India first-class award take?
The lowest first-class award on Air India that AwardTool observed with United MileagePlus on an international route in the last 30 days was 110,000 miles + $41.00 from Dubai (DXB) to New Delhi (DEL); MileagePlus showed first-class award space on that route on 11 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was DEL–BOM at 35,000 miles + $4.90. Across 17 routes the lows ranged from 35,000 to 220,000 miles, with a median of 165,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest MileagePlus award on Air India?
Air India was the only airline on the lowest MileagePlus award on every open date in the last 30 days on 26 routes; the lowest by cabin include BOM–DEL (business class), DEL–BOM (business class), DXB–DEL (business class), DEL–BOM (first class), BOM–DEL (first class) and DXB–DEL (first class). Only routes with that award on 2 or more dates are counted.
Which other programs' lowest awards were on Air India on the routes MileagePlus covers?
Air Canada Aeroplan on 2 shared routes. Each program prices awards its own way and in its own currency, so compare the lows route by route before you transfer.
Which credit card points transfer to United MileagePlus for Air India awards?
Bilt points (1:1, Instant) and Chase points (1:1, Instant), with ratios and times as AwardTool's transfer partner list writes them. Search before you transfer: transfers usually can't be reversed.