United Polaris Award Availability Opens Up on Trans-Pacific Routes
March 21, 2026 · 1 min read
Something unusual is happening with United Polaris award availability. Multiple trans-Pacific routes are showing business class saver awards at 80,000 miles where they have been locked out for months.
What We Found
Searching United.com for October and November 2026:
| Route | Dates Available | Saver Price | Cash Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFO-NRT | 15+ dates in Oct | 80,000 + $86 | $4,500 |
| LAX-SIN | 10+ dates in Nov | 80,000 + $92 | $5,200 |
| EWR-HND | 8+ dates in Oct | 80,000 + $78 | $4,800 |
| ORD-ICN | 12+ dates in Nov | 80,000 + $84 | $3,900 |
At 80,000 miles, you are looking at 5 to 6 cents per mile in value. Outstanding.
Pro tip: Book now, even if your plans are not firm. United allows free cancellation on award tickets up to the departure date, with miles redeposited to your account.
Bottom Line
If you have United miles or Chase UR points, search these routes immediately. This level of Polaris availability is rare and typically gets snapped up within days of being spotted by the community.
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