Award flights from Athens (ATH) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 15 programs for ATH→ORD. Lowest economy: 18,750 miles + $219.89 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business: 57,500 miles + $97.19 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 165,000 miles + $77.59 (United MileagePlus).
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ATH to ORD at a glance
- From
- Eleftherios Venizelos International, Athens, Greece (ATH)
- To
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, United States (ORD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 24 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 18,750 pts + $219.89 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) +1 more | 5 | 253 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $158.19 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 8 | 89 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 20,000 pts + $232.11 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 101 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $58.59 | 1 stopNonstop from 29,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | — | 241 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 26,000 pts + $60.36 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 312 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $68.99 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 8 | 34 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $73.19 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +4 more | 7 | 321 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $311.45 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +5 more | 1 | 160 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $123.10 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), ITA Airways (AZ) +11 more | 9+ | 330 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $52.99 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI) +14 more | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO) +4 more | 9+ | 218 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $71.39 | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 192 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 314 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 60,400 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA) +10 more | 1 | 322 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $76.49 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), EL AL (LY) +1 more | 1 | 332 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $316.09 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 248 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $91.49 | 2 stopsNonstop from 52,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 209 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $73.19 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), IBERIA (IB) | 2 | 166 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $69.19 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 3 | 5 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 45,000 pts + $239.23 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $66.19 | 1 stopNonstop from 155,000 pts | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI) +11 more | 9+ | 318 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 65,624 pts + $134.10 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK) +4 more | 3 | 318 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 73,800 pts + $1,006.93 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) +3 more | 1 | 141 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 100,000 pts + $60.93 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 3 | 277 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 145,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 759,200 pts | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB), TAP Portugal (TP) | 1 | 141 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $97.19 | 1 stopNonstop from 114,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 246 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $454.69 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) | 7 | 247 | See dates | |
| SAS EuroBonus | 60,000 pts + $68.99 | 1 stop | SAS (SK) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 pts + $405.29 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $78.59 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Aer Lingus (EI) | 4 | 206 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $136.30 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK) +7 more | 4 | 329 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $90.31 | 1 stop | LOT Polish Airlines (LO) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 315 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $66.19 | 1 stopNonstop from 200,000 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI) +14 more | 4 | 325 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 98,000 pts + $291.99 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), ITA Airways (AZ), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF) +2 more | 1 | 325 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $961.29 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) +1 more | 1 | 121 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 139,000 pts + $425.47 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 4 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 189,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Egyptair (MS) +1 more | 1 | 18 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 190,000 pts + $174.53 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 9+ | 91 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $60.93 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 5 | 19 | See dates |
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $78.59 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 5 | 70 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 165,000 pts + $77.59 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), ITA Airways (AZ), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 257,300 pts + $990.64 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 457,784 pts + $136.70 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $60.33 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) | 9+ | 284 | See dates |
Not seen in first: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, SAS EuroBonus, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $219.89 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $73.19 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $316.09 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $99.89 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $78.79 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 165,000 pts + $77.59 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 275,900 pts + $990.64 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 457,784 pts + $136.70 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 29,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 117 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 45,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 2 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 114,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 113 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly ATH to ORD on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19,000 · Miles&Go (4 dates) | 30,000 · Flying Blue (12 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 30,000 · Flying Blue (29 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 165,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | |
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (20 dates) | 30,000 · Flying Blue (20 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (29 dates) | 30,000 · Flying Blue (29 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | |
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (21 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (17 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Miles&Go (3 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (14 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Miles&Go (8 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Miles&Go (10 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 257,300 · Qantas (2 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (21 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (21 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (21 dates) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 21,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | 70,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Miles&Go (1 date) | 43,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 90,000 · Aeroplan (12 dates) | 495,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Athens to Chicago O’Hare award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 18,750 miles + $219.89 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 253 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:59 UTC). In business, 57,500 miles + $97.19 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 246 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:19 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on ATH→ORD?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 241 dates, premium economy 209 dates, business 246 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 330 dates, premium economy 318 dates, business 329 dates, first 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 321 dates, premium economy 166 dates, business 206 dates, first 70 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 218 dates, business 2 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 312 dates, premium economy 277 dates, business 19 dates, first 284 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 332 dates, business 325 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 322 dates, premium economy 141 dates, business 18 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 253 dates, premium economy 248 dates, business 247 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from ATH to ORD?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 29,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest ATH→ORD award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 18,750 miles with Flying Blue (30 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.