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United Airlines MileagePlus vs Delta Air Lines SkyMiles

United Airlines MileagePlus miles are worth more as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1.25¢ each against 1.2¢ for Delta Air Lines SkyMiles, 4% more per point. 50,000 come to about $625 against $600.

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United Airlines MileagePlus vs Delta Air Lines SkyMiles, side by side
MeasureUnited Airlines MileagePlusDelta Air Lines SkyMiles
Value per point1.25¢1.2¢
10,000 worth$125$120
50,000 worth$625$600
100,000 worth$1,250$1,200
A great award1.5¢ or more a point1.44¢ or more a point
A poor awardunder 1.13¢ a pointunder 1.08¢ a point
Rewards currencymilesmiles
Run byUnited AirlinesDelta Air Lines
Ranked4 of 11, US airlines22 of 102, airline miles6 of 11, US airlines24 of 102, airline miles

Values are Points Frog's estimates of one point redeemed for good, available awards, not cash-out or transfer rates. How we value points.

United Airlines MileagePlus

Delta Air Lines SkyMiles

Quick answers

Which is worth more, United Airlines MileagePlus or Delta Air Lines SkyMiles?

United Airlines MileagePlus miles are worth more as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1.25¢ each against 1.2¢ for Delta Air Lines SkyMiles, 4% more per point. 50,000 come to about $625 against $600.

How many Delta Air Lines SkyMiles equal 50,000 United Airlines MileagePlus miles?

About 52,083. At 1.2¢ each, that many miles match the $625 estimated for 50,000 miles at 1.25¢. This compares value only; the programs do not exchange points at this rate.

Is a higher value per point always better?

No. A program worth less per point can still win if it earns more points per dollar or per flight, or if its awards fly where you want to go. Compare what you would earn on your own spending and the awards you would book before choosing between United Airlines MileagePlus and Delta Air Lines SkyMiles.

Where do these values come from?

Points Frog's valuation catalog estimates what one point is worth when redeemed for good, available travel awards, in US cents. It is an editorial average, not a cash-out rate, and each program's page shows its dated valuation history.

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