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United Airlines MileagePlus vs JetBlue TrueBlue

JetBlue TrueBlue points are worth more as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1.3¢ each against 1.25¢ for United Airlines MileagePlus miles, 4% more per point. 50,000 come to about $650 against $625.

Values updated

United Airlines MileagePlus vs JetBlue TrueBlue, side by side
MeasureUnited Airlines MileagePlusJetBlue TrueBlue
Value per point1.25¢1.3¢
10,000 worth$125$130
50,000 worth$625$650
100,000 worth$1,250$1,300
A great award1.5¢ or more a point1.56¢ or more a point
A poor awardunder 1.13¢ a pointunder 1.17¢ a point
Rewards currencymilespoints
Run byUnited AirlinesJetBlue
Ranked4 of 11, US airlines22 of 102, airline miles3 of 11, US airlines10 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

JetBlue TrueBlue

Quick answers

Which is worth more, United Airlines MileagePlus or JetBlue TrueBlue?

JetBlue TrueBlue points are worth more as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1.3¢ each against 1.25¢ for United Airlines MileagePlus miles, 4% more per point. 50,000 come to about $650 against $625.

How many United Airlines MileagePlus miles equal 50,000 JetBlue TrueBlue points?

About 52,000. At 1.25¢ each, that many miles match the $650 estimated for 50,000 points at 1.3¢. 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 JetBlue TrueBlue.

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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