United MileagePlus award flights from Richmond (RIC) to Boston (BOS)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for RIC→BOS in economy and first class. Lowest economy: 15,000 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 115 dates). Lowest first class: 30,000 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 115 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 15,000 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 115 dates
- Lowest first class
- 30,000 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 115 dates
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on RIC→BOS in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 15,000 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | B6UA | 7 | 115 | See dates | |
| First | 30,000 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | UA | 9+ | 115 | 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 | 15,000 miles + $5.60 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 15,000 miles + $5.60 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 15,000 miles + $5.60 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 30,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 30,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 30,000 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.
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 | 115 of 115 | 100% | |
| First | 115 of 115 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Richmond (RIC) to Boston (BOS) with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 15,000 (1 date) | 34,800 (1 date) | |
| 15,000 (13 dates) | 30,000 (13 dates) | |
| 15,000 (7 dates) | 30,000 (7 dates) | |
| 15,000 (2 dates) | 31,800 (2 dates) | |
| 15,000 (31 dates) | 37,000 (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 (30 dates) | 37,000 (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 (31 dates) | 37,000 (31 dates) |
How to get MileagePlus miles
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MileagePlus vs other programs from Richmond (RIC) to Boston (BOS)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $32.94 | — | 30,000 pts + $32.94 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 5,687 pts + $17.67Lowest | 14,437 pts + $23.59Lowest | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $25.60 | — | 15,000 pts + $25.60Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 18,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,100 pts + $5.60 | — | 21,300 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 6,000 pts + $19.45 | 20,000 pts + $38.70 | — |
| GOL Smiles | 11,400 pts + taxes not reported | 23,300 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 12,700 pts + $5.60 | 32,300 pts + $5.60 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 21,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $13.77 | — | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Richmond (RIC) to Boston (BOS)
How many miles do you need to fly from Richmond (RIC) to Boston (BOS) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 17, 2026): economy 15,000 miles + $5.60, the lowest price in each of 7 months, with award space on 115 departure dates; first class 30,000 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 34,800 miles over 7 months and award space on 115 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in first class (30,000 to 37,000 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Richmond (RIC) to Boston (BOS)?
In economy, 15,000 miles + $5.60. Seen Oct 8, 2026, 23:43 UTC for a Nov 15, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 115 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 12:50 UTC). In first class, 30,000 miles + $5.60. Seen Sep 26, 2026, 21:10 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed first-class award space on 115 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 12:50 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Richmond (RIC) to Boston (BOS) with MileagePlus?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space in economy from 15,000 miles.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Richmond (RIC) to Boston (BOS)?
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 Richmond (RIC) to Boston (BOS)?
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 May 2027 departures: 15,000 miles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.