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 United MileagePlus miles to another member, but it is rarely a good financial decision due to the high costs involved. United charges a fee of $7.50 per 500 miles, plus a $30 processing fee per transaction. For example, transferring 10,000 miles would cost you $150 plus the $30 fee, totaling $180. In most cases, it is actually cheaper to just buy the person a ticket using your own miles by entering their name as the passenger during the booking process. This method is free and achieves the same goal of "giving" someone a flight. In 2026, the only time a direct transfer makes sense is if the recipient is just a few hundred miles short of a high-value Business Class redemption and needs the miles immediately. Otherwise, the high fees significantly devalue the miles, making it one of the least efficient ways to use your United loyalty rewards.