How to use the United Gateway Award flight discount after spend
The Chase United Gateway Award flight discount after spend is worth 10% fewer miles after $10,000. It resets every December 31, and unused value in a window doesn’t carry into the next one. The current window closes December 31, 2026.
What it is
After $10,000 in purchases in a calendar year, book United or United Express award flights with at least 10% fewer miles (15% with MileagePlus Premier status) for the rest of that year and through the following calendar year.
Summarized from Chase’s published terms, checked October 22, 2026. Terms change — confirm details with Chase before you rely on them.
When it resets
One window per calendar year, ending December 31.
The current window closes on December 31, 2026 — 70 days from today.
How not to lose it
- This resets with the calendar year. December is when most people remember, so book early if availability is limited.
- Don’t wait for the last day. Statement credits can take days to post, and a purchase that settles after the window closes may not count.
- Pay with the United Gateway. The credit only follows purchases charged to the card that carries it.
Quick answers
How much is the United Gateway Award flight discount after spend?
10% fewer miles after $10,000. After $10,000 in purchases in a calendar year, book United or United Express award flights with at least 10% fewer miles (15% with MileagePlus Premier status) for the rest of that year and through the following calendar year.
When does the United Gateway Award flight discount after spend reset?
One window per calendar year, ending December 31. The current window closes on December 31, 2026.
How do I remember to use the United Gateway Award flight discount after spend?
Add the United Gateway to CardSmart, a free iPhone and Android app. It shows which credits are still unused and reminds you before each window closes. No card number or bank login needed.