Yes, United miles can be transferred to others, however not only will you pay to do the transfer, but you'll have to pay a processing fee as well. United charges $7.50 per 500 miles transferred plus a $30 processing fee. So, if you wanted to transfer 50,000 miles, you would have to pay $780.

Yes, you can transfer your United MileagePlus miles to another member's account, but it is rarely a good financial decision in 2026. United charges a significant fee for this service, typically $7.50 per 500 miles plus a $30 processing fee per transaction. This means transferring 50,000 miles could cost you over $780, which is often more than the miles are worth. A much smarter alternative is to simply book a flight for the other person directly from your account. When you search for "Award Travel," you can enter any name as the traveler; there is no fee for booking a flight for a friend or family member. This allows the recipient to fly for "free" while you avoid the exorbitant transfer fees that United and other major carriers use to discourage the movement of points between individual members.