Book United Airlines with Avianca LifeMiles: observed awards
On 394 routes (64 international), United Airlines was the only airline on the lowest Avianca LifeMiles award AwardTool observed on every open date in the last 30 days. Lowest business class on an international route: 30,000 miles + $85.59, Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD); LifeMiles showed business-class award space on that route on 78 dates.
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- Routes on United Airlines
- 394
- International routes
- 64
- Lowest business class, international
- 30,000 miles
- YYZ–ORD · $85.59
- Lowest economy, international
- 14,000 miles
- DFW–AGU · $58.00
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (both in Star Alliance)
Business Class awards on United Airlines with LifeMiles
90 routes where United Airlines was the only airline on the lowest LifeMiles business-class award. Route lows: 15,000–80,000 miles (median 30,000 across 90 routes); taxes $5.60–$248.53 (median $5.60 on 90 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte (CLT)ATL–CLT with LifeMiles | 15,000 miles + $58.00 | 3 | |
| Minneapolis (MSP) to Charlotte (CLT)MSP–CLT with LifeMiles | 15,000 miles + $11.20 | 2 | |
| Orlando (MCO) to Rochester (ROC)MCO–ROC with LifeMiles | 15,000 miles + $5.60 | 2 | |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)YYZ–ORD with LifeMiles | 30,000 miles + $85.59 | 78 | |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ)ORD–YYZ with LifeMiles | 30,000 miles + $29.00 | 44 | |
| Denver (DEN) to Vancouver (YVR)DEN–YVR with LifeMiles | 30,000 miles + $29.00 | 36 | |
| Washington National (DCA) to Newark (EWR)DCA–EWR with LifeMiles | 30,000 miles + $5.60 | 25 | |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Vancouver (YVR)LAX–YVR with LifeMiles | 30,000 miles + $29.00 | 18 | |
| Burbank (BUR) to San Francisco (SFO)BUR–SFO with LifeMiles | 30,000 miles + $5.60 | 16 | |
| Columbus (CMH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)CMH–ORD with LifeMiles | 30,000 miles + $5.60 | 11 |
Economy awards on United Airlines with LifeMiles
375 routes where United Airlines was the only airline on the lowest LifeMiles economy award. Route lows: 7,500–45,000 miles (median 15,000 across 375 routes); taxes $5.60–$140.37 (median $5.60 on 375 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)IAD–RDU with LifeMiles | 7,500 miles + $58.00 | 310 | |
| New Orleans (MSY) to Austin (AUS)MSY–AUS with LifeMiles | 7,500 miles + $58.00 | 252 | |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis (MEM)DFW–MEM with LifeMiles | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | 250 | |
| Charlotte (CLT) to Cleveland (CLE)CLT–CLE with LifeMiles | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | 237 | |
| Fresno (FAT) to Portland (PDX)FAT–PDX with LifeMiles | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | 219 | |
| Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Myers (RSW)IND–RSW with LifeMiles | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | 219 | |
| Seattle (SEA) to Palm Springs (PSP)SEA–PSP with LifeMiles | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | 201 | |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Wayne (FWA)ATL–FWA with LifeMiles | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | 165 | |
| Portland (PDX) to Fresno (FAT)PDX–FAT with LifeMiles | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | 161 | |
| Omaha (OMA) to Fort Myers (RSW)OMA–RSW with LifeMiles | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | 153 |
Dated United Airlines awards with LifeMiles
The lowest LifeMiles awards on United Airlines AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days on the routes above.
| Departure | Route | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSP–CLT | Business | 15,000 miles + $11.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| MSP–CLT | Business | 15,000 miles + $11.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| MCO–ROC | Business | 15,000 miles + $58.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| ATL–CLT | Business | 15,000 miles + $58.00 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| CLT–CLE | Economy | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| CLT–CLE | Economy | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| FAT–PDX | Economy | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| CLT–CLE | Economy | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | 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 United Airlines
Compared only on routes and cabins where both programs' lowest awards were on United Airlines 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 | LifeMiles median | Their median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | Economy | 157 | 15,000 miles + $5.60 | 17,500 points + $32.97 |
| United MileagePlus (United Airlines' own program) | Business | 5 | 30,000 miles + $5.60 | 80,000 miles + $5.60 |
| United MileagePlus (United Airlines' own program) | Economy | 79 | 15,000 miles + $5.60 | 15,000 miles + $5.60 |
Shared routes counts the routes where both programs showed United Airlines as the only airline on their lowest award in that cabin. Medians compare route lows, not one itinerary.
Transfer points to Avianca LifeMiles for United Airlines awards
Banks that transfer to Avianca LifeMiles, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the United Airlines award with a live search first.
| Bank | Ratio | Transfer time | Transfer details | Bank points page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Amex to LifeMiles | Fly United Airlines with Amex points |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Bilt to LifeMiles | Fly United Airlines with Bilt points |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 | Instant | Capital One to LifeMiles | Fly United Airlines with Capital One miles |
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1:1 | Instant | Citi to LifeMiles | Fly United Airlines with Citi points |
| Wells Fargo Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Wells Fargo to LifeMiles | Fly United Airlines with Wells Fargo 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 United Airlines with LifeMiles
How many LifeMiles does a United Airlines business-class award take?
The lowest business-class award on United Airlines that AwardTool observed with Avianca LifeMiles on an international route in the last 30 days was 30,000 miles + $85.59 from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD); LifeMiles showed business-class award space on that route on 78 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was ATL–CLT at 15,000 miles + $58.00. Across 90 routes the lows ranged from 15,000 to 80,000 miles, with a median of 30,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many LifeMiles does a United Airlines economy award take?
The lowest economy award on United Airlines that AwardTool observed with Avianca LifeMiles on an international route in the last 30 days was 14,000 miles + $58.00 from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Aguascalientes (AGU); LifeMiles showed economy award space on that route on 219 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was IAD–RDU at 7,500 miles + $58.00. Across 375 routes the lows ranged from 7,500 to 45,000 miles, with a median of 15,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest LifeMiles award on United Airlines?
United Airlines was the only airline on the lowest LifeMiles award on every open date in the last 30 days on 394 routes; the lowest by cabin include ATL–CLT (business class), MSP–CLT (business class), MCO–ROC (business class), IAD–RDU (economy), MSY–AUS (economy) and DFW–MEM (economy). Only routes with that award on 2 or more dates are counted.
Which other programs' lowest awards were on United Airlines on the routes LifeMiles covers?
Air Canada Aeroplan on 157 shared routes and United MileagePlus (United Airlines' own program) on 82 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 Avianca LifeMiles for United Airlines awards?
Amex points (1:1, Instant), Bilt points (1:1, Instant), Capital One miles (1:1, Instant), Citi points (1:1, Instant) and Wells Fargo 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.