Deal alert: Fly United business class from New York to Paris for just 60K miles

If Paris has been on your holiday wish list, don’t miss this business-class deal on United Airlines flights from the New York City area to Paris.

Various dates in December, January, and February show availability for business-class flights for as low as 80,000 United MileagePlus miles. If you redeem your miles through another Star Alliance airline—like Air Canada, Avianca, or Singapore Airlines—you can find multiple booking options starting at just 60,000 miles on the same United-operated flights.

Here’s how to snag this deal and experience the City of Light in a fresh way this winter:

Deal details

Airline: United Airlines

Routes: From Newark to Paris

How to book: Directly through your preferred Star Alliance carrier, such as Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, Avianca, Singapore Airlines, or United Airlines

Book by: As soon as possible for the best availability

Travel dates: From December 2024 to February 2025

This deal was initially discovered by The Premium Passport on Instagram.

Sample flights

Let's explore booking this deal directly with United Airlines. You can secure a one-way nonstop flight on December 31 from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). You'll travel in United Polaris business class for 80,000 MileagePlus miles and just $5.60 in taxes and fees.

According to TPG's August 2024 valuations, United MileagePlus miles hold a value of 1.35 cents each, making this redemption equivalent to $1,080. Considering that the cash fare for a business-class seat on this flight is $3,033, this represents a significant bargain.

If you'd prefer to use your Air Canada Aeroplan points for this deal, we found availability on the same United-operated flight for December 31. It requires 60,000 Aeroplan points and $78 CAD (around $57) in taxes and fees. TPG values Aeroplan points at 1.5 cents each, yielding a redemption value of $900 (or $957 when accounting for taxes and fees).

Clearly, booking this deal through Air Canada rather than United provides even greater value, although your options may be limited based on where your miles are stored.

To find the best value, check which Star Alliance carrier offers the optimal redemption and consider transferring points from programs like American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, Capital One, or Marriott Bonvoy. In the example above, transferring miles to Air Canada would yield significantly better value than transferring to United.

Maximize your benefits

When booking this deal directly with United, you can take advantage of benefits such as free checked bags and lounge access as a United cardholder:

• United℠ Explorer Card: Earn 2 miles for every dollar spent on United purchases, and the cardholder along with one companion can check their first bag free, plus receive two one-time United Club passes each year, among other advantages.
• United Club℠ Infinite Card: Earn 4 miles per dollar spent on United purchases, enjoy up to two free checked bags, and access United Club and select Star Alliance lounges for the cardholder and a companion, plus additional benefits.
• United Quest℠ Card: Earn 3 miles per dollar on United purchases, with the cardholder and a companion eligible for up to two free checked bags and a $125 annual credit for United purchases, along with other perks.

However, if you book the flight through Air Canada, your United cardholder benefits may not be valid. If you hold the Aeroplan® Credit Card, you’ll receive two one-time passes to Air Canada's Maple Leaf lounges, automatic Star Alliance Silver elite status, and other travel perks.

Key Takeaway

This offer could save you a significant amount on your next business-class trip to Paris. With options available through various Star Alliance airlines, you can choose to book through your preferred carrier for optimal value.

Regardless of how you decide to book, act swiftly. Availability is expected to fill up quickly, and the enchanting city of Paris is calling.