United MileagePlus award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for ZRH→LAX in economy, premium economy, business class and first class. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $60.43 (economy space on 317 dates). Lowest business class: 88,000 miles + $58.39 (business-class space on 317 dates). Lowest first class: 295,000 miles + $66.29 (first-class space on 7 dates).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 16, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 40,000 miles + $60.43
- economy space on 317 dates
- Lowest business class
- 88,000 miles + $58.39
- business-class space on 317 dates
- Lowest first class
- 295,000 miles + $66.29
- first-class space on 7 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 50,000 miles + $60.53
- premium economy space on 317 dates
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on ZRH→LAX in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 40,000 miles + $60.43 | 1 stopNonstop from 44,000 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +14 more | 9+ | 317 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $60.53 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +10 more | 9+ | 317 | See dates | |
| Business | 88,000 miles + $58.39 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) +10 more | 1 | 317 | See dates | |
| First | 295,000 miles + $66.29 | 3 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 7 | 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 | 40,000 miles + $60.53 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 40,000 miles + $60.43 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 40,000 miles + $60.53 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $60.69 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $60.69 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 50,000 miles + $60.69 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 88,000 miles + $60.69 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 295,000 miles + $66.29 | 9+ | 3 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 | 317 of 317 | 100% | |
| Premium Economy | 317 of 317 | 100% | |
| Business | 317 of 317 | 100% | |
| First | 7 of 317 | 2% |
Best months to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX) with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 (16 dates) | 50,000 (16 dates) | 88,000 (16 dates) | 295,000 (3 dates) | |
| 40,000 (30 dates) | 50,000 (30 dates) | 88,000 (30 dates) | 365,100 (1 date) | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 50,000 (31 dates) | 88,000 (31 dates) | 395,000 (1 date) | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 50,000 (31 dates) | 88,000 (31 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 (28 dates) | 50,000 (28 dates) | 88,000 (28 dates) | 395,000 (1 date) | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 50,000 (31 dates) | 88,000 (31 dates) | 395,000 (1 date) | |
| 40,000 (30 dates) | 50,000 (30 dates) | 88,000 (30 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 50,000 (31 dates) | 88,000 (31 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 (30 dates) | 114,100 (30 dates) | 200,000 (30 dates) | — | |
| 44,000 (31 dates) | 114,200 (31 dates) | 200,000 (31 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 (27 dates) | 50,000 (27 dates) | 200,000 (27 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 (1 date) | 50,000 (1 date) | 200,000 (1 date) | — |
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 Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,875 pts + $226.99 | 35,000 pts + $323.89Lowest | 60,000 pts + $469.09 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $88.59 | 45,000 pts + $155.29 | 70,000 pts + $89.69Mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + $1,069.79Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $60.69 | 40,000 pts + $104.79 | 57,500 pts + $60.69Lowest | 85,000 pts + $96.39 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $84.93 | — | 80,000 pts + $58.00 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 140,000 pts + $62.75 | 305,000 pts + $62.81 | 495,000 pts + $62.68 | 495,000 pts + $62.68 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $250.89 | — | 89,500 pts + $73.49Mixed cabin | 289,999 pts + $761.60 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $344.17 | 82,300 pts + $1,097.48 | 110,700 pts + $1,084.15Mixed cabin | 299,300 pts + $1,342.82 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $74.79 | 45,000 pts + $74.79 | 60,000 pts + $74.79 | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $166.27 | — | 190,000 pts + $182.40 | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $60.43 | 50,000 pts + $60.53 | 88,000 pts + $58.39 | 295,000 pts + $66.29 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $266.73Lowest | 39,000 pts + $410.63 | 77,500 pts + $317.07 | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $56.77 | — | — | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX)
How many miles do you need to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 40,000 miles + $60.43, with monthly lows of 40,000 miles in 11 months and 44,000 miles in 1 month, and award space on 317 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026); premium economy 50,000 miles + $60.53, with a typical monthly low of 50,000 miles over 12 months and award space on 317 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026); business class 88,000 miles + $58.39, with monthly lows of 88,000 miles in 8 months and 200,000 miles in 4 months, and award space on 317 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026); first class 295,000 miles + $66.29, with a typical monthly low of 395,000 miles over 5 months and award space on 7 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (40,000 to 44,000 miles), premium economy (50,000 to 114,200 miles), business class (88,000 to 200,000 miles) and first class (295,000 to 395,000 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $60.43. Seen Sep 30, 2026, 15:05 UTC for a Dec 7, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 317 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:41 UTC). In business class, 88,000 miles + $58.39. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 07:41 UTC for an Oct 23, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 317 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:41 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX) with MileagePlus?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space in economy from 44,000 miles.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
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 Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
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 Dec 2026 departures: 40,000 miles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.