

Earn United miles on Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is the national airline of New Zealand. It has hubs in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. Air New Zealand serves more than 50 cities in over a dozen countries, including Australia, the U.S. and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit the Air New Zealand website.

Earn United miles on Air New Zealand

Earn United miles on Air New Zealand


Earn United miles on Air New Zealand

Earn United miles on Air New Zealand

Earn United miles on Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is the national airline of New Zealand. It has hubs in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. Air New Zealand serves more than 50 cities in over a dozen countries, including Australia, the U.S. and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit the Air New Zealand website.

Earn United miles on Air New Zealand

Earn United miles on Air New Zealand

Earn United miles on Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is the national airline of New Zealand. It has hubs in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. Air New Zealand serves more than 50 cities in over a dozen countries, including Australia, the U.S. and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit the Air New Zealand website.



How to earn miles
MileagePlus® members can earn award miles and Premier® qualifying credits (PQP and PQF) on eligible Air New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 |
---|---|
5 miles per dollar | |
7 miles per dollar | |
8 miles per dollar | |
9 miles per dollar | |
11 miles per dollar |
MileagePlus status | Award miles earned2,3 |
---|---|
5 miles per dollar | |
7 miles per dollar | |
8 miles per dollar | |
9 miles per dollar | |
11 miles per dollar |
MileagePlus status | Award miles earned2,3 |
---|---|
5 miles per dollar | |
7 miles per dollar | |
8 miles per dollar | |
9 miles per dollar | |
11 miles per dollar |
Type of ticket | Fare class6 | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
---|---|---|
Full-fare Business | C | 200% |
Business | D | 150% |
Discount Business | J, Z | 125% |
Premium Economy | U, E, O, A | 115% |
Full-fare Economy | Y, B | 100% |
Economy | H, M, Q, V | 75% |
Discount Economy | W, T, L, S | 50% |
Deep discount Economy | G, K, X, P | 25% |
Type of ticket | Fare class6 | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
---|---|---|
Full-fare Business | C | 200% |
Business | D | 150% |
Discount Business | J, Z | 125% |
Premium Economy | U, E, O, A | 115% |
Full-fare Economy | Y, B | 100% |
Economy | H, M, Q, V | 75% |
Discount Economy | W, T, L, S | 50% |
Deep discount Economy | G, K, X, P | 25% |
Full-fare Business | C | 200% |
---|---|---|
Business | D | 150% |
Discount Business | J, Z | 125% |
Premium Economy | U, E, O, A | 115% |
Full-fare Economy | Y, B | 100% |
Economy | H, M, Q, V | 75% |
Discount Economy | W, T, L, S | 50% |
Deep discount Economy | G, K, X, P | 25% |
Award flights and upgrades
You can use your miles to book regular award flights on Air New Zealand 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. Award tickets cannot be issued at the airport.
Members with Premier status flying on Air New Zealand will also get Star Alliance Gold or Silver benefits.

Traveler pro tips
We have a few tips for traveling with Air New Zealand:
- Air New Zealand 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.

Traveler pro tips
We have a few tips for traveling with Air New Zealand:
- Air New Zealand 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.