How far in advance do plus points clear on United? Have some showing as waitlist still (booked the flight two months ago), and my flight is early December.

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Whenever upgrade availability opens up. Most times, this is never or (if you’re lucky) within a few days of departure.

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Of the upgrade doesn’t open fare class then it’ll clear the day of

Depends on your status too. On high demand routes, Earliest is 4 days before departure, usually day of.

This is the timeline for CPUs, not instrument upgrades

Helpful! Thanks all. 1k if it matters

I’ve had an international one clear 4 months out (for non-status friend) and a domestic one at the gate (1k). Depends on if their is award availability in first and usually it will follow the typical 4 day cycle if not

Depends. I’ve had them clear months in advance. I’ve also had them clear when I was on the plane and someone in business didn’t show up. Also 1K here.

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