United MileagePlus award flights from Miami (MIA) to Detroit (DTW)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for MIA→DTW in economy and first. Lowest economy: 14,300 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 314 dates). Lowest first: 44,200 miles + $5.60 (first space on 314 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 14,300 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 314 dates
- Lowest first
- 44,200 miles + $5.60
- first space on 314 dates
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on MIA→DTW in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 14,300 miles + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 20,000 pts | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 314 | See dates | |
| First | 44,200 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 314 | 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 | 14,300 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 14,300 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 15,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 44,200 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 44,200 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 45,400 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 at the time shown. 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.
Best months to fly MIA to DTW with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 15,000 (16 dates) | 45,400 (16 dates) | |
| 14,300 (30 dates) | 44,200 (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 (31 dates) | 45,400 (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 (31 dates) | 45,400 (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 (28 dates) | 45,400 (28 dates) | |
| 15,000 (31 dates) | 45,400 (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 (30 dates) | 49,500 (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 (31 dates) | 49,500 (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 (30 dates) | 49,500 (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 (31 dates) | 49,500 (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 (25 dates) | 49,500 (25 dates) |
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 on MIA–DTW
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $32.96 | — | 30,000 pts + $32.97 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,000 pts + $20.07 | 39,500 pts + $32.18 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $25.60Lowest | — | 15,000 pts + $25.60Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 19,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 13,300 pts + $5.60 | — | 36,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $25.53 | 30,000 pts + $35.65 | — |
| GOL Smiles | 22,100 pts + taxes not reported | 48,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | 29,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | — |
| United MileagePlus | 14,300 pts + $5.60 | — | 44,200 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 59,500 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.70 | — | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from MIA to DTW
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Miami to Detroit?
In economy, 14,300 miles + $5.60. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 314 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 22:50 UTC). In first, 44,200 miles + $5.60. United MileagePlus showed first award space on 314 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 22:50 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop MIA to DTW awards with MileagePlus?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space in economy, from 20,000 miles in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to MileagePlus?
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 MIA to 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 Nov 2026 departures: 14,300 miles (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.