Marriott Bonvoy® → United MileagePlus

Major US Star Alliance carrier with zero fuel surcharges on all award tickets, free changes/cancellations, and the Excursionist Perk for free multi-city one-way flights.

Base Transfer Ratio3 : 1.11,000 Marriott = 366 united

Transfer Speed1–2 business daysOne-way, irreversible transfer

Min Transfer / Increment3,000 ptsIncrements of 3,000 pts

Transfer Fee / Tax$0 FreeZero transfer fees

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Marriott Bonvoy®

United MileagePlus Received (3 : 1.1)Transfer Speed: 1–2 business days

Estimated Travel Value

~$247

Effective Yield: 0.49¢ / Marriott

Best United MileagePlus Redemption Sweet Spots

Zero fuel surcharges on Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, and Brussels Airlines across the Atlantic

Excursionist Perk: get a free one-way intra-region flight (e.g. inside Europe or Japan) when booking a round-trip award

Domestic US flights from 5,000–12,000 miles with free cancellation

Marriott Bonvoy® — Eligible Cards:

•Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® Amex ($650)
•Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Chase ($95)
•Marriott Bonvoy Business® Amex ($125)

Bonus History:

Permanent 10,000-mile bonus per 60,000 Marriott points transferred (yields 30,000 United miles instead of 25,000!)

Rules: Transfers at a 3:1 base ratio to nearly 40 airlines. Receives a 5,000-mile bonus for every 60,000 Marriott points transferred to most airlines (60,000 pts = 25,000 miles, or 2.4:1). United MileagePlus gets a 10,000-mile bonus per 60k (60k = 30k United miles).

Other Credit Card Points That Transfer to United MileagePlus

Need more United MileagePlus rewards? You can combine transfers from these other ecosystems into the same United MileagePlus account:

Chase UR

Chase Ultimate Rewards®

Frequently Asked Questions: Marriott → United MileagePlus

What is the transfer ratio from Marriott Bonvoy® to United MileagePlus?

Marriott Bonvoy® transfers to United MileagePlus at a 3:1.1 base ratio. Every 3,000 Marriott points equals 1,100 United MileagePlus miles.

How long does it take to transfer Marriott points to United MileagePlus?

Transfers from Marriott Bonvoy® to United MileagePlus typically complete in: 1–2 business days. The minimum transfer is 3,000 points in increments of 3,000.

Does Marriott offer transfer bonuses to United MileagePlus?

Permanent 10,000-mile bonus per 60,000 Marriott points transferred (yields 30,000 United miles instead of 25,000!).

Is transferring Marriott to United MileagePlus worth it?

AwardTrail values United MileagePlus rewards at approximately 1.35¢ per point. At the 3:1.1 transfer ratio, your Marriott points yield roughly 0.5¢ per point in baseline value, and significantly more when booking United MileagePlus sweet spots.

Marriott Bonvoy® — Direct Transfer Pair Calculators

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