What it is
We are offering a 5% discount on United Economy® and Basic Economy seats to younger MileagePlus members. You must be between 18 and 23 years old at the time of booking to be eligible. Make sure the date of birth listed on your MileagePlus account matches your travel documents.
Flights that offer the discounted prices
United or United Express® operated flights within the U.S.
United or United Express operated flights to and from select international destinations originating in the U.S.
Flights operated by select partner airlines and identified with a “UA” flight number. International discounts also apply to certain partner flights identified with “UA” and operated by Air Canada, ANA, Austrian, Brussels, Lufthansa and Swiss.
Flights operated by select partner airlines and identified with a “UA” flight number. International discounts also apply to certain partner flights identified with “UA” and operated by Air Canada, ANA, Austrian, Brussels, Lufthansa and Swiss.
How to get it
Use the United app to sign into your MileagePlus account or sign up for free.
Go to the ‘Book Flight’ section and select the young traveler discount.
Flights will automatically have the discount applied.
Use the United app to sign into your MileagePlus account or sign up for free.
Go to the ‘Book Flight’ section and select the young traveler discount.
Flights will automatically have the discount applied.
The discounted prices will now show up when you search for flights.
Traveler pro tips
You can cancel your ticket and receive a full refund within 24 hours. You can also reserve a ticket at the same discounted price for a limited time with FareLock. Learn how FareLock works.
Traveler pro tips
You can cancel your ticket and receive a full refund within 24 hours. You can also reserve a ticket at the same discounted price for a limited time with FareLock. Learn how FareLock works.
Benefits and fees
Premier® status travelers
Premier® status travelers
United Cardmembers
United Cardmembers
Taxes and fees
- Passenger facility charges
- International departure tax
- Customs users or immigration fees
- Agricultural tax or airport security charges
- Bag check fees
Taxes and fees
- Passenger facility charges
- International departure tax
- Customs users or immigration fees
- Agricultural tax or airport security charges
- Bag check fees
Young adult discount FAQ
No, this discount is for individual tickets only.
No, this discount is only available on the United app.
No.
Yes, if you book the flight before the promotion ends.
Terms and conditions
- Must be a MileagePlus member aged 18-23, at the time of booking, to be eligible for discounted fares.
- Birthday field must be completed within MileagePlus account.
- Discounted fares only available in the United mobile app when signed into your MileagePlus account.
- Fares that are discounted are indicated in the booking path.
- Tickets must be purchased by December 31, 2025
- Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets.
- All rules and travel restrictions of the purchased fare apply. When applicable, refunds may be issued based on the amount paid; however, additional charges may apply.
- Domestic & International fare discounts do not apply to taxes/fees/surcharges, including passenger facility charges, international departure tax, customs users/immigration fees, agricultural tax or airport security charges. It is the responsibility of the passenger to pay such amounts at time of ticketing. In addition, the discount does not apply to checked baggage or other fees.
- Not combinable with any other discount travel certificate, MileagePlus reward or other discounted fares.
- MileagePlus mileage credit is awarded based on the discounted fare purchased.
- In the event of a flight irregularity, alternative travel will be provided on flights operated by United, United Express, or those listed as "UA'" flights.
- United Airlines reserves the right to modify or terminate this promotional offer without prior notice.
- Miles, awards and benefits are subject to the rules of the United MileagePlus program. For details, see www.united.com.