Pqp Calculator

What is a PQP Calculator?

A PQP calculator is a tool that helps you estimate the number of Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) you’ll earn from a flight. PQP is a crucial metric in the United MileagePlus program for achieving elite status. This calculator simplifies the process by taking your flight details and applying the correct PQP earning rules.

PQP Calculator Formula and Explanation

The formula for calculating PQP depends on whether you are flying with United or a partner airline.

For United and United Express Flights:

PQP = Base Fare of the ticket

The base fare is the cost of the ticket minus government-imposed taxes and fees. Our PQP calculator automatically estimates the base fare from the total ticket price.

For Partner Airline Flights:

PQP = Award Miles / 5 (for Preferred Partners)

PQP = Award Miles / 6 (for Other Partners)

PQP Calculation Variables
Variable	Meaning	Unit	Typical Range
Ticket Price	The total cost of the flight ticket.	USD	$50 – $10,000+
Award Miles	The number of miles earned on a partner flight.	Miles	500 – 20,000+

Practical Examples

Example 1: United Flight

Inputs:

Flight Type: United or United Express
Ticket Price: $500

Results:

Estimated PQP: 450
Base Fare: $450 (estimated)

Example 2: Partner Flight

Inputs:

Flight Type: Partner Airline
Award Miles: 5,000
Partner Type: Preferred Partner

Results:

Estimated PQP: 1,000

How to Use This PQP Calculator

Select the type of flight you are taking: “United or United Express” or “Partner Airline”.
If you selected a United flight, enter the total ticket price in USD.
If you selected a partner flight, enter the award miles you’ll earn and select the partner type.
Click “Calculate” to see your estimated PQP.
The results section will display your PQP, along with any intermediate values.

Key Factors That Affect PQP

Airline flown: PQP is calculated differently for United and partner airlines.
Ticket Price: For United flights, the base fare directly determines your PQP.
Award Miles: For partner flights, the number of award miles earned is the basis for PQP calculation.
Partner Type: Preferred partners have a more favorable PQP earning rate.
Taxes and Fees: These are excluded from PQP calculation for United flights.
Booking Class: This can affect the number of award miles earned on partner flights.

FAQ

How accurate is this PQP calculator?: This calculator provides an estimate based on publicly available information. The actual PQP earned may vary.
Does this calculator work for all airlines?: This calculator is specifically for United Airlines and its partners.
What is the difference between a preferred partner and an other partner?: United has a list of preferred partners with whom you can earn PQP at a better rate. You can find the full list on United’s website.
Where can I find the award miles for a partner flight?: You can usually find this information on the booking confirmation or the airline’s website.
Does the PQP calculator account for elite status bonuses?: No, this calculator does not include elite status bonuses, which can increase the award miles you earn.
What are Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF)?: PQF are another metric for achieving elite status. You earn one PQF for each flight segment you fly.
Can I use this PQP calculator for award tickets?: No, this calculator is for paid tickets. PQP on award tickets is calculated differently.
Is this an official United Airlines tool?: No, this is an independent tool and is not affiliated with United Airlines.

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