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Book United Airlines Tickets and Fly Now, Pay Later

Alternative Airlines is the site for you if you want payment plan options when booking United Airlines flights.


United Airlines is a publicly traded airline headquartered in Chicago's Willis Tower. It serves 217 domestic locations across the Country and 146 international destinations.


You can also choose from one of our many payment plan options to spread the cost of your flights over time with our Buy Now, Pay Later options.

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Can I pay for United Airlines flights in instalments?

Yes! At Alternative Airlines, we're partnered with 20+ Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) lenders that can help you spread the cost of your flights into smaller, more manageable amounts. That way, you can enjoy your holiday without worrying about your finances! Choose the perfect payment plan for you from available lenders such as Afterpay, Affirm and Sezzle.


Some payment options are country-specific and may not be available to you.

Find out more about some of our most popular payment plans below 👇👇👇

Available Buy Now Pay Later Options with United Airlines


Afterpay

Can I pay for my United Airlines flights using Afterpay?

Yes! Afterpay lets you spread the cost of your flights over 6 weeks, with payments made in 4 equal interest-free instalments. Simply choose your flights, then select 'Afterpay' at checkout. It's that easy! Afterpay is available to residents of the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom (as Clearpay).


Zip

Can I pay for my United Airlines flights using Zip?

Yes, Alternative Airlines offers Zip at checkout. Pay for your United Airlines flights in 4 interest-free instalments spread over 6 weeks. Zip gives you more control over your finances by helping you split the sum of your flights rather than paying in one go. Zip is available in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.


Klarna

Can I pay for my United Airlines flights using Klarna?

Yes, Alternative Airlines is partnered with the popular Klarna, which allows you to pay back your flights at a rate that better suits you. With Klarna, you can pay in 3 or 4 interest-free instalments (depending on nationality). It's available in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Austria, France, Ireland, Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, Romania and Portugal. For more information, read through our blog on why you should consider Klarna.


PayPal Credit

Can I pay for my United Airlines flights using PayPal Credit?

Yes, PayPal is one of our most popular BNPLs. It's quick and straightforward. Just search for your flights using the search bar at the top of the page, then select 'PayPal Credit' at checkout. PayPal lets you pay for your flights in 4 interest-free instalments over 6 weeks, or if you'd rather, you can pay monthly over 6, 12, or 24 months. PayPal Credit is available to residents of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany.


Affirm

Can I pay for my United Airlines flights using Affirm?

Yes, you can use Affirm to pay for your United Airlines flights when you book through Alternative Airlines! Affirm is a flexible payment option that allows you to pay for your United Airlines flights in monthly instalments over a 3-, 6-, or 12-month period. You can use Affirm if you live in the United StatesCanada, or the United Kingdom.


Other BNPL options

Want to know more about our BNPLs? Here are some you might see at checkout.

  • Floa - available in France
  • Oney - available in France, Spain, Italy and Belgium
  • Sezzle - available in the United States and Canada
  • Scalapay - available in Italy, Spain, France and Portugal
  • Tabby - available in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
  • TendoPay - available in the Philippines
  • Tamara - available in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
  • Twisto - available in Poland and the Czech Republic
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Pay later for United Airlines flight add-ons

Adding one of our special services can make an already great flight experience even better. Some of our most popular add-ons include:

Although these features may cost extra, you can still make your flights affordable by using a BNPL at checkout. Splitting the cost of your United Airlines add-ons over time means you can enjoy a more personalised flight experience without breaking the bank!

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Upgrade your cabin class with BNPL

Why not consider upgrading your flights to business or first class? By splitting the cost of your flight, you can get the most out of your time in the skies.


Business class flights with United Airlines:

  • Gourmet meals.
  • Complimentary beers, wines and spirits.
  • Power sockets.
  • Deluxe skincare products and amenity kits.


First-class flights with United Airlines:

  • All of the above.
  • Personalised service (personal flight attendant, priority check-in, security and boarding and express collection of checked baggage).
  • Premium seats.
  • Premium fine-dining meals on premium plates.
  • Larger entertainment screen.

How do I pay for flights with United Airlines?

Search for flights

Search for flights

Enter the destinations, dates, and the number of passengers flying into the Alternative Airlines search form and click 'Search Flights.' You can also select the currency you want, including Crypto.

How do I pay for flights with United Airlines?

Step 2 - Select United Airlines as preferred airline to fly with

Select United Airlines

You'll see the different airlines flying to your chosen destination. Filter the search so that it only shows United Airlines. Then select the flight that best suits you.

How do I pay for flights with United Airlines?

Step 4 - Consider adding baggage protection to your booking

Select your add-ons

If there's anything else you want to add, such as additional baggage, cancellation protection, flying with a pet, etc., you can do so now by scrolling to passenger details and clicking your desired additions.

How do I pay for flights with United Airlines?

Step 3 - select BNPL payment method

Select a BNPL

Once you get to the checkout, you'll see the different payment methods available, including paying immediately in full or Buy Now Pay Later. The BNPLs that you see will depend on your country of residence.

After you've chosen your payment plan, you're all done! You'll find your e-ticket waiting for you in your email inbox.

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Ready to book your United Airlines flights now and pay later?

Click the button below to access our flight search. Select your perfect flight, and when you go to checkout, you'll see the BNPLs available to you.

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'Buy Now, Pay Later' United Flights FAQs

Can I pay in instalments for United Airlines flights?

You absolutely can when you book your flights through Alternative Airlines! We offer lots of options (including buy now, pay later!). Some of our payment plan options include Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay, Zip, and PayPal Credit. The payment options available at checkout will depend on the country in which you reside.

Does United Airlines offer finance options?

If you book your flights through Alternative Airlines, you can choose from lots of finance options when you book United Airlines flights. Choose from Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay, or one of our other 'pay later' payment options.

Why should I book my United tickets through Alternative Airlines?

Here at Alternative Airlines, we offer an easier, quicker, and more convenient flight search. There are lots of reasons to love booking your United Airlines flights through Alternative Airlines! Search and book any United flight (along with any other domestic airline in the US, or any of the 600+ global airlines that we ticket) and choose one of our payment plan options at checkout to spread the cost over time.

We make it easier to add everything you need to your booking, from seat selection to Cancellation Protection (in case you need to cancel your flights for any number of unforeseen circumstances!) and Lost Baggage Protection to your booking. And if you have a question at any point, our expert Customer Service Team is always on hand to help.

Can I pay later with United Airlines?

You can pay later for United Airlines flights when you book through Alternative Airlines. We offer lots of popular payment plan options, including Affirm, Zip, and Afterpay. These payment options are available on any United Airlines flight.

Where does United Airlines fly to?

United Airlines flies to many destinations around the world, including the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and more