United Airlines Flights

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United Airlines operates one of the world's largest networks, with eight U.S. hubs connecting you to over 340 destinations across the globe. As a founding Star Alliance member, United offers strong international coverage and MileagePlus — one of the most widely used frequent flyer programs in the U.S. Whether you're flying coast-to-coast or across the Pacific, FaresMatch advisors compare United fares daily to help you find the lowest available price.

One-way starting prices on popular United routes. Search above for live availability.

  • Chicago skyline Chicago
    Shoulder season SFO → ORD San Francisco – Chicago
    Flight time
    4h nonstop
    Airlines
    United
    $89 One-way · from
    Low fare
  • Denver mountains Denver
    Midweek deal LAX → DEN Los Angeles – Denver
    Flight time
    2h 30m nonstop
    Airlines
    United
    $79 One-way · from
    Low fare
  • Miami beach Miami
    Fall travel EWR → MIA Newark – Miami
    Flight time
    3h nonstop
    Airlines
    United
    $89 One-way · from
    Low fare
  • Hawaii beach Hawaii
    Book early SFO → HNL San Francisco – Honolulu
    Flight time
    5h 30m nonstop
    Airlines
    United
    $249 One-way · from
    Low fare
  • London Heathrow London
    Spring travel IAD → LHR Washington Dulles – London
    Flight time
    7h 30m nonstop
    Airlines
    United
    $330 One-way · from
    Low fare
  • Tokyo Japan Tokyo
    Book early ORD → NRT Chicago – Tokyo Narita
    Flight time
    13h nonstop
    Airlines
    United
    $480 One-way · from
    Low fare

Prices shown are recent starting fares and may change with date, demand, route, and availability.

Popular United Airlines routes

  • SFO ↔ ORD

    San Francisco to Chicago

    United's busiest transcontinental route connecting its two major hubs with frequent daily nonstops.

    From
    $89–$160
    Flight time
    4h nonstop
  • EWR → LHR

    Newark to London Heathrow

    United's flagship transatlantic route — multiple daily nonstops from Newark to London.

    From
    $330–$600
    Flight time
    7h nonstop
  • SFO → NRT

    San Francisco to Tokyo

    Major Pacific route operated with Star Alliance partner ANA.

    From
    $480–$900
    Flight time
    11h nonstop
  • IAH → MEX

    Houston to Mexico City

    United's Latin America gateway with strong Mexico coverage from its Houston hub.

    From
    $120–$220
    Flight time
    2h 30m nonstop
  • ORD → DEN

    Chicago to Denver

    Busy midcontinent route between United's O'Hare and Denver hubs.

    From
    $79–$130
    Flight time
    2h 30m nonstop
  • LAX → SFO

    Los Angeles to San Francisco

    Short West Coast shuttle route with high frequency between United's California hubs.

    From
    $59–$110
    Flight time
    1h 20m nonstop

Tips for finding cheap United flights

Book 3–6 weeks ahead domestically

United domestic fares tend to be most competitive 3 to 6 weeks before departure. For international routes, booking 2 to 4 months ahead usually finds the best prices.

Avoid Basic Economy for flexibility

United's Basic Economy is the lowest fare but restricts seat selection and doesn't allow changes. It's only a good option if you're certain of your travel dates and are packing light.

Fly midweek

Tuesdays and Wednesdays consistently show the cheapest fares on United's domestic network. Avoid Friday and Sunday, which peak with business and leisure demand.

MileagePlus for star alliance routes

United's MileagePlus partners with over 40 Star Alliance carriers. If you have miles, premium routes on Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, or ANA can be excellent value redemptions.

Frequently asked questions

How many hubs does United Airlines have?

United operates eight U.S. hubs: Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Newark (EWR), San Francisco (SFO), Houston Intercontinental (IAH), Denver (DEN), Los Angeles (LAX), Washington Dulles (IAD), and Guam (GUM).

What is United's MileagePlus program?

MileagePlus is United's frequent flyer program. Members earn miles on United and Star Alliance partners and can redeem them for flights, upgrades, and partner rewards. Premier status tiers — Silver, Gold, Platinum, and 1K — unlock complimentary upgrades, bonus miles, and waived bag fees.

Does United Airlines charge for checked bags?

United allows a personal item and carry-on bag free in most fare classes. Checked bags start at $35 for the first bag on domestic routes. MileagePlus credit card holders and Premier status members receive complimentary checked bags depending on their tier.

What cabin classes does United offer?

United offers Basic Economy, Economy, Economy Plus (extra legroom), First Class (domestic), Premium Plus (international premium economy), and United Polaris (international business class with lie-flat seats). Cabin options vary by route and aircraft type.

Find the cheapest United Airlines fare

A FaresMatch advisor will compare United fares — including unpublished rates — with all other available options on your route to lock in the best price.

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Fare ranges are typical recent prices and change with demand, dates, and availability; confirm live fares before booking. FaresMatch is an independent travel platform with no direct tie-up or affiliation with any airline.

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