United PQP Calculator
United MileagePlus qualifies Premier status on Premier Qualifying Points (PQP), earned at 1 PQP per US dollar of eligible fare — base fare plus carrier surcharges, excluding government taxes. Premier tiers also require flight-segment minimums that sit outside a per-flight calculation.
Enter a route, cabin and fare below to see the PQP a flight earns, on United or Star Alliance partners.
Calculate your PQP
Add further segments and adjust detail in the full builder after calculating.
MileagePlus status tiers
| Tier | PQP required |
|---|---|
| Premier Silver | 6,000 |
| Premier Gold | 12,000 |
| Premier Platinum | 18,000 |
| Premier 1K | 28,000 |
PQP-only thresholds shown; United also offers a PQF + lower-PQP path.
Frequently asked questions
- How are PQP calculated?
- PQP accrue at 1 per US dollar of eligible spend on the fare (base fare plus carrier-imposed surcharges; government taxes excluded). The cabin doesn't change the rate — a more expensive ticket simply earns more PQP.
- Is PQP the only requirement for Premier status?
- No — most Premier tiers pair a PQP threshold with a minimum number of Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF), or offer a higher PQP-only route. This calculator shows the PQP side; check United's published tier table for the current PQF pairing.
- Do partner flights earn PQP?
- Yes — Star Alliance partner flights credited to MileagePlus earn PQP, with the amount depending on the fare and how the ticket was sold. Enter the flight in the calculator to check a specific case.