United MileagePlus award flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Philadelphia (PHL)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for FRA→PHL in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 39,400 miles + $153.89 (economy space on 320 dates). Lowest business class: 90,000 miles nonstop (nonstop business-class space on 80 dates); mixed cabin from 80,000 miles + $154.19.
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- Lowest economy
- 39,400 miles + $153.89
- economy space on 320 dates
- Lowest business class
- 90,000 miles + taxes vary
- nonstop business-class space on 80 dates · mixed cabin from 80,000 miles + $154.19
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 miles + $153.99
- premium economy space on 319 dates
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on FRA→PHL in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 39,400 miles + $153.89 | 1 stopNonstop from 45,000 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +12 more | 9+ | 320 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $153.99 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN) +6 more | 9+ | 319 | See dates | |
| Business | 80,000 miles + $154.19Mixed cabin | 1 stopNonstop from 90,000 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +10 more | 7 | 320 | 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 | 39,400 miles + $153.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 39,400 miles + $153.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 39,400 miles + $153.99 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $153.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $153.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $153.99 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 80,000 miles + $154.19Mixed cabin | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 80,000 miles + $154.19Mixed cabin | 1 | 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.
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 | 320 of 320 | 100% | |
| Premium Economy | 319 of 320 | 99% | |
| Business | 320 of 320 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Philadelphia (PHL) with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39,400 (14 dates) | 50,000 (13 dates) | 88,000 (14 dates) | |
| 39,400 (30 dates) | 50,000 (30 dates) | 80,000 (30 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 39,500 (31 dates) | 50,000 (31 dates) | 88,000 (31 dates) | |
| 39,400 (31 dates) | 50,000 (31 dates) | 80,000 (31 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 39,500 (28 dates) | 50,000 (28 dates) | 80,000 (28 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 39,500 (31 dates) | 50,000 (31 dates) | 88,000 (31 dates) | |
| 39,400 (30 dates) | 50,000 (30 dates) | 88,000 (30 dates) | |
| 39,500 (31 dates) | 50,000 (31 dates) | 88,000 (31 dates) | |
| 39,400 (30 dates) | 102,400 (30 dates) | 90,000 (30 dates) | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 117,200 (31 dates) | 90,000 (31 dates) | |
| 39,500 (31 dates) | 50,000 (31 dates) | 90,000 (31 dates) | |
| 39,500 (2 dates) | 50,000 (2 dates) | 200,000 (2 dates) |
How to get MileagePlus miles
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MileagePlus vs other programs from Frankfurt (FRA) to Philadelphia (PHL)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 32,000 pts + $408.73 | 61,750 pts + $415.59 | 90,000 pts + $553.49 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $173.99 | 30,000 pts + $435.19Lowest | 45,000 pts + $1,113.13 | 55,000 pts + $173.99Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $154.29 | 40,000 pts + $172.79 | 57,500 pts + $172.79 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 35,000 pts + $58.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,000 pts + $160.66 | 155,000 pts + $160.66 | — | 495,000 pts + $159.70 |
| Etihad Guest | 51,000 pts + $196.49 | — | 65,000 pts + $196.49Mixed cabin | — |
| GOL Smiles | 14,700 pts + taxes not reportedLowest | 429,600 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 51,000 pts + $170.79 | — | — | — |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 15,682 pts + $395.53 | 37,666 pts + $577.63 | 34,648 pts + $1,032.79Lowest | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $619.53 | 69,700 pts + $1,124.74 | 84,900 pts + $1,152.34Mixed cabin | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 39,400 pts + $153.89 | 50,000 pts + $153.99 | 80,000 pts + $154.19Mixed cabin | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 37,500 pts + $423.10 | — | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $145.00 | — | 158,500 pts + $530.02 | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Philadelphia (PHL)
How many miles do you need to fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Philadelphia (PHL) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 18, 2026): economy 39,400 miles + $153.89, with a typical monthly low of 39,500 miles over 12 months and award space on 320 departure dates; premium economy 50,000 miles + $153.99, with a typical monthly low of 50,000 miles over 12 months and award space on 319 departure dates; business class 90,000 miles nonstop + taxes vary, with nonstop award space on 80 departure dates. A mixed-cabin award, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was lower in business class (80,000 miles + $154.19). Monthly lows varied in economy (39,400 to 40,000 miles) and premium economy (50,000 to 117,200 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Frankfurt (FRA) to Philadelphia (PHL)?
In economy, 39,400 miles + $153.89. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 02:33 UTC for a Nov 14, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 320 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 22:41 UTC). In business class, 90,000 miles (nonstop). United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 320 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 22:41 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 80,000 miles + $154.19. Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Frankfurt (FRA) to Philadelphia (PHL) with MileagePlus?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space in business class, and in economy from 45,000 miles.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Frankfurt (FRA) to Philadelphia (PHL)?
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 Frankfurt (FRA) to Philadelphia (PHL)?
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 Jan 2027 departures: 39,400 miles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.