GOL Smiles vs United MileagePlus: award prices compared
GOL Smiles and United MileagePlus both showed award space in the same cabin on 804 routes in the last 30 days. In economy, MileagePlus needed fewer miles on 533 of 782 shared routes; in business class, MileagePlus on 562 of 612.
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- Routes with both programs
- 804
- Cabin comparisons
- 1,557
- Smiles routes
- 2,138
- MileagePlus routes
- 3,225
Smiles or MileagePlus: fewer miles by cabin
On each route where both programs showed award space in a cabin, the one whose lowest observed one-way award needed fewer miles. Both programs' miles are compared one to one; taxes are compared separately.
| Cabin | Shared routes | Fewer with Smiles | Fewer with MileagePlus | Same number | Median difference | Median taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 782 | 246 | 533 | 3 | 12,800 fewer miles with MileagePlus | — |
| Premium Economy | 155 | 1 | 154 | 0 | 76,700 fewer miles with MileagePlus | — |
| Business Class | 612 | 50 | 562 | 0 | 94,650 fewer miles with MileagePlus | — |
| First Class | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 146,200 fewer miles with MileagePlus | — |
When Smiles or MileagePlus came out ahead
What the last 30 days of observations show; award space changes daily.
- Fewer miles needed more often: MileagePlus in business class, first class, premium economy and economy.
- Economy: MileagePlus needed fewer miles on 533 of 782 shared economy routes; the median difference was 12,800 miles in favor of MileagePlus.
- Business class: MileagePlus needed fewer miles on 562 of 612 shared business-class routes; the median difference was 94,650 miles in favor of MileagePlus.
- Premium economy: MileagePlus needed fewer miles on 154 of 155 shared premium economy routes; the median difference was 76,700 miles in favor of MileagePlus.
- First class: MileagePlus needed fewer miles on all 8 shared first-class routes; the median difference was 146,200 miles in favor of MileagePlus.
- Open dates: Smiles showed economy award space on more departure dates on 519 of 782 shared routes.
- Coverage: Smiles showed award space on 2 or more dates on 2,138 routes and MileagePlus on 3,225 routes; 804 routes had both.
- Booking window: AwardTool saw Smiles award space up to 329 days ahead (Sep 10, 2027) and MileagePlus up to 337 days ahead (Sep 18, 2027).
- Bank transfers: Bilt and Chase transfer to MileagePlus only.
Shared routes: Smiles and MileagePlus side by side
Each program's lowest observed one-way award on the route in that cabin, plus taxes, with its open departure dates and newest observation.
Economy: 782 shared routes
The 64 of 782 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Smiles (miles) | MileagePlus (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York JFK to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 81,600 + taxes not reported330 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60337 dates · | MileagePlus |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 32,400 + taxes not reported330 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60337 dates · | Smiles |
| Lisbon (LIS) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 46,000 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 40,000 + $67.99337 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 80,600 + taxes not reported330 dates · | 41,900 + $66.99336 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 89,800 + taxes not reported330 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60335 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 32,400 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 54,400 + $5.60336 dates · | Smiles |
| New York JFK to Athens (ATH) | 20,500 + taxes not reported330 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60334 dates · | Smiles |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 89,400 + taxes not reported330 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60333 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Newark (EWR) to Athens (ATH) | 20,300 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60335 dates · | Smiles |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Seattle (SEA) | 65,700 + taxes not reported326 dates · | 48,700 + $42.09336 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Seattle (SEA) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 34,700 + taxes not reported328 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60334 dates · | Smiles |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to San Francisco (SFO) | 82,200 + taxes not reported326 dates · | 55,000 + $56.09335 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Mexico City (MEX) to Madrid (MAD) | 27,100 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 40,000 + $103.08334 dates · | Smiles |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 60,700 + taxes not reported328 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60333 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Singapore (SIN) to Vancouver (YVR) | 100,700 + taxes not reported325 dates · | 54,300 + $75.19336 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Bogotá (BOG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 52,400 + taxes not reported330 dates · | 30,000 + $117.69330 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to London Heathrow (LHR) | 9,500 + taxes not reported328 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60332 dates · | Smiles |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 63,200 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 50,600 + $5.60331 dates · | MileagePlus |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Las Vegas (LAS) | 34,100 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 38,600 + $226.39331 dates · | Smiles |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 18,900 + taxes not reported326 dates · | 36,500 + $116.09333 dates · | Smiles |
| Barcelona (BCN) to Miami (MIA) | 9,500 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 40,000 + $48.29330 dates · | Smiles |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New York JFK | 28,400 + taxes not reported324 dates · | 53,200 + $62.99335 dates · | Smiles |
| Lisbon (LIS) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 9,500 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 36,200 + $68.09332 dates · | Smiles |
| Madrid (MAD) to Mexico City (MEX) | 98,200 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 40,000 + $109.94332 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Minneapolis (MSP) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 69,300 + taxes not reported326 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60333 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Madrid (MAD) | 9,500 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60332 dates · | Smiles |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 9,500 + taxes not reported326 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60333 dates · | Smiles |
| Vancouver (YVR) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 9,500 + taxes not reported328 dates · | 40,000 + $66.69331 dates · | Smiles |
| Newark (EWR) to Porto (OPO) | 41,400 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 23,800 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 45,000 + $153.99329 dates · | Smiles |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 9,500 + taxes not reported328 dates · | 30,000 + $226.09330 dates · | Smiles |
| Manchester (MAN) to New York JFK | 10,800 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 40,000 + $233.69329 dates · | Smiles |
| Maui (OGG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 47,300 + taxes not reported328 dates · | 22,500 + $5.60330 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 84,600 + taxes not reported324 dates · | 38,600 + $97.99334 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Sydney (SYD) | 123,700 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 55,000 + $97.49329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Boston (BOS) | 42,300 + taxes not reported328 dates · | 40,000 + $131.99329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 58,100 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 40,000 + $126.49328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Honolulu (HNL) | 55,600 + taxes not reported330 dates · | 24,800 + $5.60327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to New York JFK | 57,800 + taxes not reported326 dates · | 35,000 + $37.29331 dates · | MileagePlus |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Zurich (ZRH) | 127,000 + taxes not reported330 dates · | 45,000 + $37.79327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 94,800 + taxes not reported328 dates · | 55,000 + $61.63329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 73,700 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 35,000 + $5.60330 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 14,000 + taxes not reported324 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60333 dates · | Smiles |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Philadelphia (PHL) | 39,300 + taxes not reported328 dates · | 40,000 + $226.29329 dates · | Smiles |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 94,300 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 55,000 + $61.69330 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Venice (VCE) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 71,000 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 40,000 + $54.69328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 47,600 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 40,000 + $66.69328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 9,500 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 39,800 + $79.99328 dates · | Smiles |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 9,500 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 40,000 + $79.99328 dates · | Smiles |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 9,500 + taxes not reported328 dates · | 40,000 + $79.99329 dates · | Smiles |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Mexico City (MEX) | 96,300 + taxes not reported328 dates · | 40,000 + $173.34328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 9,500 + taxes not reported328 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60328 dates · | Smiles |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 130,900 + taxes not reported328 dates · | 45,000 + $37.79328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Miami (MIA) | 49,500 + taxes not reported325 dates · | 30,000 + $37.29331 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 57,400 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 60,000 + $47.00329 dates · | Smiles |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Lisbon (LIS) | 33,300 + taxes not reported330 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60326 dates · | Smiles |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 91,500 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 60,000 + $18.00327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) | 78,000 + taxes not reported326 dates · | 45,000 + $5.60330 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City (MEX) | 31,900 + taxes not reported330 dates · | 20,000 + $62.85326 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco (SFO) | 87,700 + taxes not reported325 dates · | 40,000 + $67.99331 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Madrid (MAD) to Miami (MIA) | 9,500 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 40,000 + $52.69327 dates · | Smiles |
| Mexico City (MEX) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 39,100 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 40,000 + $103.08329 dates · | Smiles |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 9,500 + taxes not reported330 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60326 dates · | Smiles |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 98,700 + taxes not reported328 dates · | 40,000 + $66.69328 dates · | MileagePlus |
Premium Economy: 155 shared routes
The 64 of 155 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Smiles (miles) | MileagePlus (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York JFK to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 126,700 + taxes not reported325 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Minneapolis (MSP) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 116,600 + taxes not reported320 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60333 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 130,300 + taxes not reported320 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Newark (EWR) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 129,600 + taxes not reported322 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60323 dates · | MileagePlus |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Houston (IAH) | 126,900 + taxes not reported318 dates · | 55,000 + $31.33327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 109,000 + taxes not reported313 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60332 dates · | MileagePlus |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 132,000 + taxes not reported318 dates · | 55,000 + $32.19326 dates · | MileagePlus |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 123,400 + taxes not reported325 dates · | 55,000 + $36.93318 dates · | MileagePlus |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Montreal (YUL) | 131,800 + taxes not reported320 dates · | 55,000 + $37.79323 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Houston (IAH) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 126,900 + taxes not reported315 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to New York JFK | 119,800 + taxes not reported311 dates · | 55,000 + $31.69331 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 132,000 + taxes not reported317 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60325 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Miami (MIA) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 100,800 + taxes not reported311 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 115,100 + taxes not reported312 dates · | 50,000 + $126.49327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 135,800 + taxes not reported319 dates · | 55,000 + $36.93319 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Miami (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 123,000 + taxes not reported316 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60320 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Austin (AUS) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 127,500 + taxes not reported309 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60326 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 138,000 + taxes not reported317 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60316 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 82,500 + taxes not reported305 dates · | 50,000 + $66.63328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Newark (EWR) | 131,100 + taxes not reported317 dates · | 55,000 + $31.33312 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Newark (EWR) | 119,800 + taxes not reported299 dates · | 50,000 + $126.49327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Miami (MIA) | 100,800 + taxes not reported292 dates · | 55,000 + $37.29331 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Minneapolis (MSP) | 119,200 + taxes not reported299 dates · | 50,000 + $132.09323 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Dublin (DUB) to Philadelphia (PHL) | 85,100 + taxes not reported300 dates · | 50,000 + $47.99321 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Dublin (DUB) to Montreal (YUL) | 98,600 + taxes not reported299 dates · | 50,000 + $47.99320 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 171,000 + taxes not reported289 dates · | 50,000 + $66.73328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 135,800 + taxes not reported296 dates · | 55,000 + $80.09318 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Madrid (MAD) | 104,600 + taxes not reported288 dates · | 55,000 + $96.89324 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) | 138,200 + taxes not reported299 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60312 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Vancouver (YVR) | 163,900 + taxes not reported290 dates · | 50,000 + $153.99319 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) | 139,100 + taxes not reported303 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60303 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Lisbon (LIS) | 114,400 + taxes not reported278 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60326 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Montreal (YUL) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 133,300 + taxes not reported281 dates · | 55,000 + $80.69321 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Miami (MIA) to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) | 114,500 + taxes not reported303 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60298 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Boston (BOS) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 105,000 + taxes not reported279 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60320 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 120,400 + taxes not reported270 dates · | 50,000 + $110.49326 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Boston (BOS) to Lisbon (LIS) | 97,100 + taxes not reported268 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Zurich (ZRH) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 114,400 + taxes not reported278 dates · | 50,000 + $60.69317 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Detroit (DTW) | 104,200 + taxes not reported275 dates · | 50,000 + $132.09317 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Munich (MUC) to Charlotte (CLT) | 119,000 + taxes not reported267 dates · | 50,000 + $134.79325 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 116,900 + taxes not reported266 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60323 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 124,000 + taxes not reported258 dates · | 50,000 + $132.09326 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Las Vegas (LAS) | 143,400 + taxes not reported262 dates · | 50,000 + $115.89321 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Lisbon (LIS) to Philadelphia (PHL) | 89,900 + taxes not reported258 dates · | 50,000 + $68.09325 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco (SFO) | 131,600 + taxes not reported255 dates · | 50,000 + $67.99328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Calgary (YYC) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 151,300 + taxes not reported260 dates · | 50,000 + $77.69323 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Boston (BOS) | 106,300 + taxes not reported252 dates · | 50,000 + $115.99330 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Charlotte (CLT) | 107,300 + taxes not reported260 dates · | 50,000 + $132.09322 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Zurich (ZRH) | 108,400 + taxes not reported256 dates · | 50,000 + $79.99325 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Austin (AUS) | 127,500 + taxes not reported263 dates · | 50,000 + $115.99315 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Seattle (SEA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 141,400 + taxes not reported249 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Denver (DEN) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 126,800 + taxes not reported244 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Lisbon (LIS) to Newark (EWR) | 116,600 + taxes not reported254 dates · | 50,000 + $62.49316 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Lisbon (LIS) to Boston (BOS) | 94,900 + taxes not reported246 dates · | 50,000 + $67.99323 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Montreal (YUL) to Dublin (DUB) | 96,300 + taxes not reported237 dates · | 50,000 + $80.49329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Newark (EWR) to Lisbon (LIS) | 110,500 + taxes not reported243 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60318 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 136,800 + taxes not reported245 dates · | 50,000 + $153.99316 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Lisbon (LIS) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 108,400 + taxes not reported249 dates · | 50,000 + $62.49311 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Calgary (YYC) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 170,100 + taxes not reported239 dates · | 50,000 + $77.79320 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Calgary (YYC) | 170,600 + taxes not reported221 dates · | 50,000 + $154.19327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Dublin (DUB) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 95,500 + taxes not reported221 dates · | 50,000 + $42.39326 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Mexico City (MEX) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 133,600 + taxes not reported230 dates · | 55,000 + $103.08317 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Athens (ATH) to Newark (EWR) | 153,700 + taxes not reported226 dates · | 55,000 + $66.29320 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Lisbon (LIS) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 106,800 + taxes not reported216 dates · | 50,000 + $67.99316 dates · | MileagePlus |
Business Class: 612 shared routes
The 64 of 612 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Smiles (miles) | MileagePlus (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG) | 60,000 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 60,500 + $20.60328 dates · | Smiles |
| Bogotá (BOG) to Orlando (MCO) | 65,700 + taxes not reported325 dates · · Mixed cabin | 60,500 + $112.29329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Mumbai (BOM) | 97,700 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 90,000 + $37.70323 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Cancun (CUN) to Bogotá (BOG) | 68,900 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 45,000 + $101.39325 dates · · Mixed cabin | MileagePlus |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 142,100 + taxes not reported329 dates · | 90,000 + $34.00322 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Jeddah (JED) | 36,000 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 45,000 + $36.13324 dates · | Smiles |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to New Delhi (DEL) | 115,900 + taxes not reported326 dates · | 110,000 + $38.20324 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Bogotá (BOG) to Cancun (CUN) | 70,300 + taxes not reported322 dates · | 60,500 + $150.85328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 115,900 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 110,000 + $24.06323 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Panama City (PTY) to Lima (LIM) | 61,900 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 45,000 + $68.25323 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Panama City (PTY) to Bogotá (BOG) | 25,400 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 30,000 + $68.25322 dates · | Smiles |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Bangkok (BKK) | 175,700 + taxes not reported321 dates · | 110,000 + $35.70327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Lima (LIM) to Panama City (PTY) | 61,900 + taxes not reported322 dates · | 45,000 + $31.49326 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Panama City (PTY) to Orlando (MCO) | 51,200 + taxes not reported320 dates · · Mixed cabin | 38,500 + $71.84328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Athens (ATH) | 92,300 + taxes not reported320 dates · | 65,000 + $34.00327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dubai (DXB) | 64,100 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 65,000 + $35.40320 dates · | Smiles |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rome (FCO) | 114,100 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 90,000 + $34.00320 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Riyadh (RUH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 50,000 + taxes not reported324 dates · | 45,000 + $50.83323 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Bogotá (BOG) to Miami (MIA) | 58,200 + taxes not reported328 dates · | 60,500 + $110.69318 dates · | Smiles |
| Athens (ATH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 90,400 + taxes not reported326 dates · | 65,000 + $34.60319 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 172,100 + taxes not reported320 dates · | 110,000 + $35.00325 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Mexico City (MEX) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 70,100 + taxes not reported317 dates · · Mixed cabin | 35,000 + $97.48328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Mumbai (BOM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 97,700 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 90,000 + $22.66317 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Dubai (DXB) | 168,000 + taxes not reported319 dates · | 90,000 + $39.50325 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Tel Aviv (TLV) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 67,400 + taxes not reported322 dates · | 65,000 + $33.87322 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 66,100 + taxes not reported324 dates · | 65,000 + $34.00319 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zurich (ZRH) | 133,600 + taxes not reported319 dates · | 90,000 + $34.00324 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Newark (EWR) | 13,600 + taxes not reported313 dates · | 30,000 + $67.76330 dates · | Smiles |
| Bogotá (BOG) to Mexico City (MEX) | 88,500 + taxes not reported316 dates · | 60,500 + $150.85326 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Bogotá (BOG) to Panama City (PTY) | 25,400 + taxes not reported318 dates · | 30,000 + $94.55324 dates · | Smiles |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Miami (MIA) | 135,600 + taxes not reported311 dates · | 88,000 + $31.79331 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Brussels (BRU) | 213,600 + taxes not reported319 dates · | 90,000 + $34.30322 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Bogotá (BOG) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 84,700 + taxes not reported320 dates · | 60,500 + $111.89321 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Jeddah (JED) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 36,000 + taxes not reported327 dates · | 45,000 + $50.83314 dates · | Smiles |
| New York JFK to Punta Cana (PUJ) | 59,900 + taxes not reported323 dates · | 35,000 + $55.52317 dates · · Mixed cabin | MileagePlus |
| Miami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG) | 44,900 + taxes not reported313 dates · | 60,500 + $21.85327 dates · | Smiles |
| Copenhagen (CPH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 147,400 + taxes not reported322 dates · | 90,000 + $77.10317 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 136,200 + taxes not reported325 dates · | 90,000 + $102.00314 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 96,000 + taxes not reported323 dates · | 65,000 + $25.80316 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Orlando (MCO) to Bogotá (BOG) | 65,700 + taxes not reported324 dates · · Mixed cabin | 60,500 + $20.60315 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Geneva (GVA) | 131,800 + taxes not reported323 dates · | 90,000 + $34.00315 dates · | MileagePlus |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 153,900 + taxes not reported319 dates · | 90,000 + $389.50319 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Punta Cana (PUJ) | 63,900 + taxes not reported322 dates · · Mixed cabin | 36,200 + $130.31316 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 150,800 + taxes not reported325 dates · | 90,000 + $34.00312 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Riyadh (RUH) | 51,100 + taxes not reported318 dates · | 45,000 + $36.13319 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Brussels (BRU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 146,100 + taxes not reported322 dates · | 90,000 + $44.70315 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Aruba (AUA) | 82,400 + taxes not reported312 dates · · Mixed cabin | 38,500 + $18.35325 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to Bogotá (BOG) | 96,900 + taxes not reported321 dates · · Mixed cabin | 60,500 + $20.60316 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 65,500 + taxes not reported322 dates · | 65,000 + $36.80314 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Miami (MIA) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 155,300 + taxes not reported307 dates · | 88,000 + $5.60329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 140,500 + taxes not reported320 dates · | 90,000 + $34.00315 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Orlando (MCO) to Panama City (PTY) | 56,900 + taxes not reported307 dates · | 38,500 + $6.85328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Miami (MIA) to Mexico City (MEX) | 49,000 + taxes not reported314 dates · | 35,000 + $62.85321 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Bogotá (BOG) to Montreal (YUL) | 112,500 + taxes not reported313 dates · | 60,500 + $93.40321 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Bogotá (BOG) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 97,700 + taxes not reported317 dates · · Mixed cabin | 60,500 + $92.10317 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Chennai (MAA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 117,900 + taxes not reported319 dates · | 110,000 + $21.86315 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Manila (MNL) | 227,400 + taxes not reported317 dates · | 140,000 + $34.00316 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 145,100 + taxes not reported319 dates · | 90,000 + $197.60313 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Copenhagen (CPH) | 148,900 + taxes not reported319 dates · | 90,000 + $34.00312 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 181,600 + taxes not reported318 dates · | 110,000 + $34.00313 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Bogotá (BOG) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 95,000 + taxes not reported307 dates · · Mixed cabin | 60,500 + $111.89324 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 171,200 + taxes not reported318 dates · | 90,000 + $39.80313 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Rome (FCO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 116,500 + taxes not reported320 dates · | 90,000 + $45.30311 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Bogotá (BOG) | 97,700 + taxes not reported312 dates · · Mixed cabin | 60,500 + $70.90319 dates · | MileagePlus |
First Class: 8 shared routes
| Route | Smiles (miles) | MileagePlus (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi (DEL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) | 276,300 + taxes not reported282 dates · | 165,000 + $24.06170 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to San Francisco (SFO) | 173,100 + taxes not reported8 dates · | 30,000 + $5.60326 dates · · Mixed cabin | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to Los Angeles (LAX) | 185,000 + taxes not reported11 dates · | 30,000 + $5.60322 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO) | 196,600 + taxes not reported3 dates · · Mixed cabin | 30,000 + $5.60327 dates · · Mixed cabin | MileagePlus |
| Boston (BOS) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 181,100 + taxes not reported6 dates · | 54,700 + $5.60321 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to New York JFK | 197,600 + taxes not reported2 dates · | 30,000 + $5.60325 dates · · Mixed cabin | MileagePlus |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Boston (BOS) | 181,100 + taxes not reported9 dates · | 55,600 + $5.60314 dates · | MileagePlus |
| San Francisco (SFO) to New York JFK | 179,300 + taxes not reported2 dates · | 30,000 + $5.60318 dates · · Mixed cabin | MileagePlus |
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.
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.
Transfer partners of Smiles and MileagePlus
Bank points to each program: ratio and typical transfer time as listed when AwardTool last reviewed them, Aug 27, 2026.
| Bank | GOL Smiles | United MileagePlus |
|---|---|---|
| Bilt Rewards | — | 1:1 · Instant |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | — | 1:1 · Instant |
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Smiles and MileagePlus booking windows: published and observed
| Program | Published booking window | Furthest departure observed | Routes with award space on 2+ dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | — | 329 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 2,138 |
| United MileagePlus | 337 days | 337 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 3,225 |
— means AwardTool lists no published booking window for the program. AwardTool scans departures up to 365 days ahead, so a longer published window can't be observed in full. Observations are a record, not a forecast. Compare booking windows across programs.
Airlines seen on Smiles and MileagePlus awards on shared routes
Shared routes where an airline appeared on each program's award itineraries in the shared cabins.
| Airline | Smiles routes | MileagePlus routes |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines (TK) | 541 | 441 |
| Air Canada (AC) | 463 | 455 |
| United Airlines (UA) | 0 | 576 |
| American Airlines (AA) | 552 | 0 |
| KLM (KL) | 496 | 0 |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 229 | 260 |
| Air France (AF) | 484 | 0 |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 177 | 304 |
| Lufthansa (LH) | 0 | 456 |
| Aer Lingus (EI) | 152 | 271 |
| British Airways (BA) | 409 | 0 |
| SWISS (LX) | 0 | 405 |
| Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | 214 | 157 |
| IBERIA (IB) | 344 | 0 |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 86 | 247 |
| Austrian (OS) | 0 | 330 |
| Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 0 | 325 |
| Emirates (EK) | 307 | 0 |
| Qatar Airways (QR) | 292 | 0 |
| LOT Polish Airlines (LO) | 0 | 290 |
| JetBlue (B6) | 0 | 287 |
| Avianca (AV) | 164 | 99 |
| Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 0 | 246 |
| Air Dolomiti (EN) | 0 | 220 |
| COPA Airlines (CM) | 107 | 111 |
| Eurowings (EW) | 0 | 193 |
| Eurowings Discover (4Y) | 0 | 186 |
| WestJet (WS) | 185 | 0 |
| Air India (AI) | 74 | 108 |
| Egyptair (MS) | 180 | 0 |
An airline appears here when it was part of an award itinerary the program showed. It isn't always the airline of the lowest award.
Questions about Smiles vs MileagePlus
Which needs fewer miles for economy awards, Smiles or MileagePlus?
On the 782 routes where both showed economy award space in the last 30 days, Smiles needed fewer miles on 246 and MileagePlus on 533, with the same price on 3 routes. The median difference was 12,800 miles in favor of MileagePlus. Both programs' miles are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which needs fewer miles for business-class awards, Smiles or MileagePlus?
On the 612 routes where both showed business-class award space in the last 30 days, Smiles needed fewer miles on 50 and MileagePlus on 562. The median difference was 94,650 miles in favor of MileagePlus. Both programs' miles are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which banks transfer to both GOL Smiles and United MileagePlus?
No bank AwardTool covers transfers to both. Bilt and Chase transfer to MileagePlus only. Ratios as of AwardTool's review on Aug 27, 2026. Most transfers can't be reversed.
How far ahead did AwardTool see Smiles and MileagePlus award space?
Smiles: up to 329 days ahead (Sep 10, 2027). MileagePlus: up to 337 days ahead (Sep 18, 2027). AwardTool scans departures up to 365 days ahead from Oct 16, 2026, so this is a record, not a forecast.
Where did Smiles and MileagePlus both show the most award space?
New York JFK to Tokyo Haneda (HND) in economy (Smiles on 330 dates, MileagePlus on 337 dates); San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) in economy (Smiles on 330 dates, MileagePlus on 337 dates); Lisbon (LIS) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) in economy (Smiles on 329 dates, MileagePlus on 337 dates), counting departure dates with an open award in the last 30 days.