United Airlines has launched an exciting limited-time offer for MileagePlus cardholders: discounted award travel to 20 destinations across Latin America, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, and more — with award tickets starting at just 9,000 miles one-way.

This promotion runs from April 7 to April 9, 2025, and covers travel through September 30, 2025. If you’ve got a stash of United miles and a MileagePlus credit card, this is a great opportunity to lock in international trips for fewer miles than usual.

Let’s break down what’s on offer.

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What’s Included in United’s Award Sale?

United’s flash sale is exclusively available to MileagePlus members who hold a United co-branded credit card. You’ll need to log in to your account to see the discounted pricing. Here’s what you can expect:

🇲🇽 Mexico from 9,000–11,000 miles one-way

  • Monterrey (MTY): 9,000 miles
  • Aguascalientes (AGU): 11,000 miles
  • León (BJX): 11,000 miles
  • Guadalajara (GDL): 11,000 miles
  • Mexico City (MEX): 11,000 miles
  • Mérida (MID): 11,000 miles
  • Morelia (MLM): 11,000 miles
  • Oaxaca (OAX): 11,000 miles
  • Mazatlán (PBC): 11,000 miles
  • Querétaro (QRO): 11,000 miles
  • San Luis Potosí (SLP): 11,000 miles
  • Tampico (TAM): 11,000 miles
  • Veracruz (VER): 11,000 miles

Round-trip taxes range from $106 to $143, depending on the destination.

🌎 Central and South America from 18,000 miles one-way

  • Quito, Ecuador (UIO): 18,000 miles (taxes: $97.26 RT)
  • Panama City, Panama (PTY): 18,000 miles (taxes: $78.01 RT)
  • Georgetown, Guyana (GEO): 18,000 miles (taxes: $91.11 RT)
  • Medellín, Colombia (MDE): 18,000 miles (taxes: $119.21 RT)

🇧🇷 Brazil from 30,000 miles one-way

  • Rio de Janeiro (GIG): 30,000 miles (taxes: $33.41 RT)
  • São Paulo (GRU): 30,000 miles (taxes: $33.41 RT)

These are the most expensive redemptions in the sale, but taxes are still very low.

Things to Keep in Mind

  • Booking Deadline: April 9, 2025
  • Travel Window: April 7 – September 30, 2025
  • Blackout Dates: July 1–31 for select cities (PTY, BOG, UIO, MDE, GEO, GIG, GRU)
  • Who Qualifies: Only United credit cardholders can access these discounted rates

Note that while these are economy-class redemptions, United has historically offered good availability during similar sales. Also, watch out for itineraries that may include long layovers — though that hasn’t been a major issue early in this sale.

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