United MileagePlus award flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Detroit (DTW)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for AUH→DTW in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 44,000 miles + $63.19 (economy space on 15 dates). Lowest business class: 88,000 miles + $68.27 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin; business-class space on 9 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 44,000 miles + $63.19
- economy space on 15 dates
- Lowest business class (mixed cabin)
- 88,000 miles + $68.27
- business-class space on 9 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
In economy, 44,000 miles + $63.19 with United MileagePlus was the 3rd lowest of the 7 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 35,000 points + $87.39 with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on AUH→DTW in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 44,000 miles + $63.19 | 1 stop |  AC B6 MS TK+1 | 9+ | 15 | See dates | |
| Business | 88,000 miles + $68.27Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ACB6MS UA | 2 | 9 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed MileagePlus award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 44,000 miles + $70.47 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 44,000 miles + $63.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 44,000 miles + $68.27 | 4 | 2 stops | 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.
How often MileagePlus award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for United MileagePlus in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 15 of 23 | 65% | |
| Business | 9 of 23 | 39% |
Best months to fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Detroit (DTW) with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 44,000 miles + $63.19 (4 dates) | — | |
| 44,000 miles + $68.27 (1 date) | — | |
| 44,000 miles + taxes not reported (5 dates) | 88,000 miles + taxes not reported (5 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 44,000 miles + taxes not reported (5 dates) | 88,000 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates)Mixed cabin |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
How to get MileagePlus miles
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
MileagePlus vs other programs from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Detroit (DTW)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $133.70 | 136,534 pts + $174.90 | 90,000 pts + $138.88Mixed cabin | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 56,500 pts + $300.69 | 154,500 pts + $508.39 | 185,500 pts + $647.79 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $87.39Lowest | — | 215,000 pts + $118.19Mixed cabin | 215,000 pts + $118.19Mixed cabin |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $60.99 | 62,500 pts + $76.19Lowest | 70,000 pts + $84.59LowestMixed cabin | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 90,000 pts + $93.94 | 185,000 pts + $115.72 | 320,000 pts + $118.45 | 320,000 pts + $93.94 |
| Etihad Guest | 66,000 pts + $291.89 | — | 80,000 pts + $293.89Mixed cabin | 184,000 pts + $733.89Lowest |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $63.19 | — | 88,000 pts + $68.27Mixed cabin | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Detroit (DTW)
How many miles do you need to fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Detroit (DTW) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 7, 2026): economy 44,000 miles + $63.19, the lowest price in each of 4 months, with award space on 15 departure dates; business class 88,000 miles + $68.27, a mixed-cabin award, with award space on 9 departure dates. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Detroit (DTW)?
In economy, 44,000 miles + $63.19. Seen Nov 4, 2026, 01:58 UTC for a Nov 14, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 15 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 7, 2026, 23:08 UTC). In business class, 88,000 miles + $68.27 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 7, 2026, 23:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Detroit (DTW) with MileagePlus?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Detroit (DTW)?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest MileagePlus award prices from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Detroit (DTW)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Mar 2027 departures: 44,000 miles + taxes not reported (5 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does United MileagePlus release award seats for Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Detroit (DTW)?
United MileagePlus publishes a booking window of about 337 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for departures as late as Apr 12, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See MileagePlus award release dates.