Young adult discount

Young adult discount

Student or not, use our exclusive discount for MileagePlus® members between 18 and 23 years old. Promotion ends December 31, 2025.

Young adult discount

Young adult discount

Student or not, use our exclusive discount for MileagePlus® members between 18 and 23 years old. Promotion ends December 31, 2025.

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

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.

Flights that offer the discounted prices

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.

You can only access the discounted tickets through the United app.

You can only access the discounted tickets through the United app.

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 members will have the same benefits they enjoy on a regular ticket. That includes boarding priority, full-sized carry-on bag, and free checked bag allowance. However, most restrictions will still apply to Basic Economy tickets.

Premier® status travelers

Premier members will have the same benefits they enjoy on a regular ticket. That includes boarding priority, full-sized carry-on bag, and free checked bag allowance. However, most restrictions will still apply to Basic Economy tickets.

United Cardmembers

If you use your United Chase credit card to buy a discounted ticket for yourself, you’ll still get cardmember benefits. Benefits will not apply for another traveler’s ticket.

United Cardmembers

If you use your United Chase credit card to buy a discounted ticket for yourself, you’ll still get cardmember benefits. Benefits will not apply for another traveler’s ticket.

Taxes and fees

This discount does not apply to any taxes, fees, or surcharges. That includes:
  • Passenger facility charges
  • International departure tax
  • Customs users or immigration fees
  • Agricultural tax or airport security charges
  • Bag check fees

Taxes and fees

This discount does not apply to any taxes, fees, or surcharges. That includes:
  • 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

  1. Must be a MileagePlus member aged 18-23, at the time of booking, to be eligible for discounted fares.
  2. Birthday field must be completed within MileagePlus account.
  3. Discounted fares only available in the United mobile app when signed into your MileagePlus account.
  4. Fares that are discounted are indicated in the booking path.
  5. Tickets must be purchased by December 31, 2025
  6. Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Not combinable with any other discount travel certificate, MileagePlus reward or other discounted fares.
  10. MileagePlus mileage credit is awarded based on the discounted fare purchased.
  11. 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.
  12. United Airlines reserves the right to modify or terminate this promotional offer without prior notice.
  13. Miles, awards and benefits are subject to the rules of the United MileagePlus program. For details, see www.united.com.