Earn United miles on Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, with hubs in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and Vancouver. The airline has its own regional carrier, Air Canada Express, and a leisure carrier, Air Canada Rouge. Air Canada flies to 6 continents and more than 200 airports. For more information, visit the Air Canada website
Earn United miles on Air Canada
Earn United miles on Air Canada
Earn United miles on Air Canada
Earn United miles on Air Canada
Earn United miles on Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, with hubs in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and Vancouver. The airline has its own regional carrier, Air Canada Express, and a leisure carrier, Air Canada Rouge. Air Canada flies to 6 continents and more than 200 airports. For more information, visit the Air Canada website
Earn United miles on Air Canada
Earn United miles on Air Canada
Earn United miles on Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, with hubs in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and Vancouver. The airline has its own regional carrier, Air Canada Express, and a leisure carrier, Air Canada Rouge. Air Canada flies to 6 continents and more than 200 airports. For more information, visit the Air Canada website
How to earn miles
MileagePlus® members can earn award miles and Premier® qualifying credits (PQP and PQF) on eligible Air Canada flights. Add your MileagePlus number to your reservation, and make sure it’s on your boarding pass at check-in.
If you bought your ticket directly from United1, you will earn miles based on the fare price2,3 and your MileagePlus status:
How to earn miles
MileagePlus® members can earn award miles and Premier® qualifying credits (PQP and PQF) on eligible Air Canada flights. Add your MileagePlus number to your reservation, and make sure it’s on your boarding pass at check-in.
If you bought your ticket directly from United1, you will earn miles based on the fare price2,3 and your MileagePlus status:
| MileagePlus status | Award miles earned2,3 |
|---|---|
 Member |
5 miles per dollar |
 Premier Silver |
7 miles per dollar |
 Premier Gold |
8 miles per dollar |
 Premier Platinum |
9 miles per dollar |
 Premier 1K® |
11 miles per dollar |
| MileagePlus status | Award miles earned2,3 |
|---|---|
| Member |
5 miles per dollar |
| Premier Silver |
7 miles per dollar |
| Premier Gold |
8 miles per dollar |
| Premier Platinum |
9 miles per dollar |
| Premier 1K® |
11 miles per dollar |
| MileagePlus status | Award miles earned2,3 |
|---|---|
| Member |
5 miles per dollar |
| Premier Silver |
7 miles per dollar |
| Premier Gold |
8 miles per dollar |
| Premier Platinum |
9 miles per dollar |
| Premier 1K® |
11 miles per dollar |
| Type of ticket | Fare class6,7 | Branded fare code | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | J, C | - | 200% |
| Discount Business | D, Z | - | 175% |
| Deep discount Business | P | - | 150% |
| Premium Economy | O, E | - | 125% |
| Full-fare Economy | Y, B | - | 125% |
| Discount Premium Economy | A | - | 100% |
| Economy Comfort | M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | CO | 100% |
| Economy Flex | M, U, H | FL | 100% |
| Economy Flex | Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | FL | 75% |
| Economy Standard | M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | TG | 50% |
| Economy Standard8 | M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | TG | 25% |
| Economy Basic | M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | BA | 25% |
| No mileage credit | F, I, N, R, X | - | 0% |
| Type of ticket | Fare class6 | Branded fare code | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | J, C | - | 200% |
| Discount Business | D, Z | - | 175% |
| Deep discount Business | P | - | 150% |
| Premium Economy | O, E | - | 125% |
| Full-fare Economy | Y, B | - | 125% |
| Discount Premium Economy | A | - | 100% |
| Economy Comfort | M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | CO | 100% |
| Economy Flex | M, U, H | FL | 100% |
| Economy Flex | Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | FL | 75% |
| Economy Standard | M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | TG | 50% |
| Economy Standard8 | M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | TG | 25% |
| Economy Basic | M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | BA | 25% |
| No mileage credit | F, I, N, R, X | - | 0% |
| Type of ticket | Fare class6 | Branded fare code | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | J, C | - | 200% |
| Discount Business | D, Z | - | 175% |
| Deep discount Business | P | - | 150% |
| Premium Economy | O, E | - | 125% |
| Full-fare Economy | Y, B | - | 125% |
| Discount Premium Economy | A | - | 100% |
| Economy Comfort | M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | CO | 100% |
| Economy Flex | M, U, H | FL | 100% |
| Economy Flex | Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | FL | 75% |
| Economy Standard | M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | TG | 50% |
| Economy Standard8 | M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | TG | 25% |
| Economy Basic | M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | BA | 25% |
| No mileage credit | F, I, N, R, X | - | 0% |
| Type of ticket | Fare class6,7 | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
|---|---|---|
| Business | J, C | 200% |
| Discount Business | D, Z | 175% |
| Deep discount Business | P | 150% |
| Premium Economy | O, E | 125% |
| Full-fare Economy | Y, B | 125% |
| Discount Premium Economy | A | 100% |
| Economy | M, U, H | 100% |
| Discount Economy | Q, V, W | 75% |
| International deep discount Economy | S, T, L, K, G | 50% |
| Domestic deep discount Economy8 | S, T, L, K, G | 25% |
| No mileage credit | F, I, N, R, X | 0% |
| Type of ticket | Fare class6,7 | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
|---|---|---|
| Business | J, C | 200% |
| Discount Business | D, Z | 175% |
| Deep discount Business | P | 150% |
| Premium Economy | O, E | 125% |
| Full-fare Economy | Y, B | 125% |
| Discount Premium Economy | A | 100% |
| Economy | M, U, H | 100% |
| Discount Economy | Q, V, W | 75% |
| International deep discount Economy | S, T, L, K, G | 50% |
| Domestic deep discount Economy8 | S, T, L, K, G | 25% |
| No mileage credit | F, I, N, R, X | 0% |
| Business | J, C | 200% |
|---|---|---|
| Discount Business | D, Z | 175% |
| Deep discount Business | P | 150% |
| Premium Economy | O, E | 125% |
| Full-fare Economy | Y, B | 125% |
| Discount Premium Economy | A | 100% |
| Economy | M, U, H | 100% |
| Discount Economy | Q, V, W | 75% |
| International deep discount Economy | S, T, L, K, G | 50% |
| Domestic deep discount Economy | S, T, L, K, G | 25% |
| No mileage credit | F, I, N, R, X | 0% |
Award flights and upgrades
You can use your miles to book regular award flights on Air Canada online or by calling our reservations line. There may be service charges depending on the type of ticket, travel dates and your MileagePlus status. You can also use miles to upgrade your ticket with Star Alliance Upgrade Awards or PlusPoints. Award tickets cannot be issued at the airport.
Premier benefits on Air Canada
- Premier members can earn Premier Bonus award miles.
- Premier members will get Star Alliance Gold or Silver benefits.
- Premier Silver members can use Priority check-in and board with zone 3 when traveling in Economy.
Traveler pro tips
We have a few tips for traveling with Air Canada:
- If you’re connecting through the Montreal (YUL, YMY, YMX) or Vancouver (YVR) airports, your bags will be delivered to your final destination. You don't have to re-check them yourself.
- If you’re transferring from another airline and have firearms, they must be re-checked by Air Canada agents. You'll have to pick them up at baggage claim and go to the airport lobby before your flight.
- Air Canada may have different rules for carry-on bags. Make sure to check their policy before you get to the airport.
- If you have a first class ticket, you can access the United Club locations at your departure airport.
- Your passport and visa will be checked at your first point of entry after leaving the U.S. Make sure you have all your travel documents ready and signed.
- Download the Air Canada app to get updates on your flight details, including gate information and any disruptions.
Traveler pro tips
We have a few tips for traveling with Air Canada:
- If you’re connecting through the Montreal (YUL, YMY, YMX) or Vancouver (YVR) airports, your bags will be delivered to your final destination. You don't have to re-check them yourself.
- If you’re transferring from another airline and have firearms, they must be re-checked by Air Canada agents. You'll have to pick them up at baggage claim and go to the airport lobby before your flight.
- Air Canada may have different rules for carry-on bags. Make sure to check their policy before you get to the airport.
- If you have a first class ticket, you can access the United Club locations at your departure airport.
- Your passport and visa will be checked at your first point of entry after leaving the U.S. Make sure you have all your travel documents ready and signed.
- Download the Air Canada app to get updates on your flight details, including gate information and any disruptions.